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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/31/2026High Island--Smith Oaks Sanctuary (UTC 052)2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Smith Point--James H. Robbins Park1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)3 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)2 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/24/2026Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary--Rettilon Rd1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/23/2026Bolivar-High Island Shorebird Survey Start1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

25/30/2026

Least Bittern

15/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Brown Pelican

55/30/2026

Mourning Dove

45/21/2026

Clapper Rail

15/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

25/21/2026

Willet

75/21/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

15/21/2026

Forster's Tern

35/21/2026

Sandwich Tern

585/21/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/21/2026

Snowy Egret

75/21/2026

Great Egret

25/21/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

45/21/2026

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.