King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County)

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 207 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

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tricolored Heron x Snowy Egret (hybrid)

Egretta tricolor x thula

4/8/2026Kaufer-Hubert Memorial Park (CTC 092)1 observed

Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

4/8/2026Franklin Adams St x Santa Gertrudis Creek Bridge1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

4/4/2026CR 2250, Riviera, Texas, US4 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

3/29/2026E Kenedy Ave. - Tranquitas Creek watershed1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Swainson's Hawk

14/11/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

14/11/2026

Mallard

14/11/2026

Killdeer

14/11/2026

Laughing Gull

184/11/2026

Franklin's Gull

14/11/2026

Forster's Tern

14/11/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

144/11/2026

Snowy Egret

14/11/2026

Great Egret

14/11/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

14/11/2026

Couch's Kingbird

24/11/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

14/11/2026

European Starling

24/11/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

24/11/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/11/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

34/11/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

284/11/2026

Blue-winged Teal

124/11/2026

Northern Shoveler

64/11/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County) for birding?▼

The best months to visit King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County)?▼

Notable species at King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County) include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County)?▼

Birding at King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County)?▼

King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.