Wetland birding habitat

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Killdeer, Least Sandpiper, and Laughing Gull 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

7/20/2026Smith Point--Candy Abshier WMA (UTC 048)(GCBO Hawk Watch loc.)1 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

7/20/20261240 High School Rd, Bolivar Peninsula US-TX 29.56308, -94.388191 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

American Coot

27/20/2026

Black-necked Stilt

507/20/2026

Least Bittern

17/20/2026

Tricolored Heron

67/20/2026

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Great Egret

27/20/2026

Crested Caracara

47/20/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

27/20/2026

Mottled Duck

27/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/20/2026

Common Gallinule

107/20/2026

Killdeer

17/20/2026

Laughing Gull

17/20/2026

White-faced Ibis

27/20/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

17/20/2026

Snowy Egret

127/20/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

97/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Black Vulture

17/20/2026

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 Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point for birding?
The best months to visit Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point?
Notable species at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point include Killdeer, Least Sandpiper, Laughing Gull, Forster's Tern, Neotropic Cormorant. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point?
Birding at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point?
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.