King Ranch - Laureles Division (Kleberg County)

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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

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

7/19/2026Nueces Co Rd 51 South of FM 702 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

7/12/2026Bishop City Park (CTC 085)1 observed

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

7/12/2026Bishop City Park (CTC 085)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

37/20/2026

Black Vulture

37/20/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

47/20/2026

Mourning Dove

37/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/20/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Rock Pigeon

27/17/2026

Green Heron

17/17/2026

House Sparrow

27/17/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/17/2026

Groove-billed Ani

47/15/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/14/2026

Snowy Egret

17/14/2026

Couch's Kingbird

37/14/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

27/14/2026

European Starling

27/14/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/14/2026

Hooded Oriole

17/14/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

17/13/2026

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.