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Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 321 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snowy Egret, Northern Flicker, and Red-winged Blackbird 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

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/20/2026Home, Port Aransas, Texas, US2 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/18/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

7/17/2026Offshore Port Aransas1 observed

Band-rumped Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates castro

7/17/2026Offshore Port Aransas1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture8 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture8 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture2 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

7/15/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/14/2026Home, Port Aransas, Texas, US1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

37/13/2026

White-winged Dove

27/13/2026

Mourning Dove

27/13/2026

Laughing Gull

257/13/2026

Green Heron

27/13/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Purple Martin

27/13/2026

European Starling

37/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/13/2026

House Sparrow

67/13/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

307/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas for birding?
The best months to visit Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas?
Notable species at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas include Snowy Egret, Northern Flicker, Red-winged Blackbird, Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, Blue-winged Teal, Long-billed Curlew, Laughing Gull, Great Egret, Northern Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, Common Gallinule. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas?
Birding at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas?
There is no entrance fee at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas. Hours: Open daily.
What amenities are available at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas?
Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.