Wetland birding habitat

Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 305 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Common Gallinule, and White-faced Ibis among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/17/2026Placedo Creek2 observed

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

5/17/2026Placedo Creek2 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

5/17/2026Placedo Creek4 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/17/2026Placedo Creek2 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

5/16/2026Placedo Creek3 observed

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

5/16/2026Placedo Creek2 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/9/2026Guadalupe Delta WMA--Calhoun Co. (CTC 036)2 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/8/2026Aransas NWR (CTC 037) (Aransas Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

65/17/2026

Mottled Duck

15/17/2026

Common Gallinule

505/17/2026

American Coot

35/17/2026

Purple Gallinule

185/17/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

225/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

15/17/2026

Laughing Gull

35/17/2026

Gull-billed Tern

55/17/2026

Black Tern

255/17/2026

Forster's Tern

35/17/2026

Least Grebe

45/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

85/17/2026

White Ibis

35/17/2026

White-faced Ibis

15/17/2026

Least Bittern

15/17/2026

Little Blue Heron

45/17/2026

Tricolored Heron

35/17/2026

Reddish Egret

15/17/2026

Snowy Egret

15/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County for birding?
The best months to visit Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County?
Notable species at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County include Blue-winged Teal, Common Gallinule, White-faced Ibis, Snowy Egret, Red-winged Blackbird. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County?
Birding at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County?
Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Calhoun County offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.