Forest birding habitat

Invista Wetlands

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Invista Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 221 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

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

4/12/20261403 N Glass St, Victoria US-TX 28.80759, -97.006161 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

4/12/2026Guadalupe Delta WMA--Calhoun Co. (CTC 036)4 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

4/11/2026Keeran creek1 observed

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

4/11/2026Victoria Co.--McFaddin area6 observed

Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

4/10/2026Guadalupe Delta WMA--Calhoun Co. (CTC 036)2 observed

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus

4/10/2026Gypsy River cabin1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

4/9/2026Home, Victoria, Texas, US (28.825, -96.998)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

264/11/2026

Blue-winged Teal

504/11/2026

Ruddy Duck

104/11/2026

Sora

14/11/2026

Common Gallinule

404/11/2026

American Coot

604/11/2026

Black-necked Stilt

304/11/2026

Killdeer

34/11/2026

Willet

14/11/2026

Least Grebe

24/11/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

64/11/2026

Anhinga

44/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

84/11/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

24/11/2026

White Ibis

304/11/2026

White-faced Ibis

104/11/2026

Least Bittern

14/11/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

54/11/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

64/11/2026

Little Blue Heron

24/11/2026

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