Forest birding habitat

Inn at Chachalaca Bend

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Inn at Chachalaca Bend is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/31/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

5/31/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center2 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

5/31/2026Resaca de la Palma SP WBC (Brownsville) (LTC 048)2 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

5/29/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

5/29/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/27/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/27/2026Laguna Atascosa NWR--HQ and Kiskadee Trail1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/26/2026115 West Pompano Street, South Padre Island, Texas, US (26.099, -97.168)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/26/2026Laguna Atascosa NWR--Lakeside Drive1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/23/2026South Padre Is.--WBC/Conv. Center/Laguna Madre Trail (LTC 035)1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

5/21/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/21/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/21/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

5/21/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Common Yellowthroat (insperata)

Geothlypis trichas

5/19/2026UTRGV—Duckhead (Limited Access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mottled Duck

16/1/2026

Northern Bobwhite

36/1/2026

Common Ground Dove

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

36/1/2026

Willet

16/1/2026

Caspian Tern

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/1/2026

Crested Caracara

16/1/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

46/1/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Horned Lark

16/1/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

56/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

76/1/2026

Botteri's Sparrow

36/1/2026

Cassin's Sparrow

56/1/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

96/1/2026

Hooded Oriole

26/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

36/1/2026

Blue Grosbeak

26/1/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Inn at Chachalaca Bend for birding?
The best months to visit Inn at Chachalaca Bend for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Inn at Chachalaca Bend?
Notable species at Inn at Chachalaca Bend include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Inn at Chachalaca Bend?
Birding at Inn at Chachalaca Bend is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Inn at Chachalaca Bend?
Inn at Chachalaca Bend offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.