Forest birding habitat

La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, and Sandhill Crane 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

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/18/2026La Sal Del Rey--TX186 Access1 observed

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

7/7/2026LRGV NWR--La Sal del Rey (LTC 005)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

37/19/2026

Northern Bobwhite

27/19/2026

Common Ground Dove

17/19/2026

White-winged Dove

27/19/2026

Mourning Dove

207/19/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/19/2026

Killdeer

27/19/2026

Laughing Gull

47/19/2026

Gull-billed Tern

17/19/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/19/2026

Green Heron

17/19/2026

Great Egret

17/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Black Vulture

27/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/19/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

27/19/2026

Crested Caracara

27/19/2026

Tropical Kingbird

27/19/2026

Couch's Kingbird

27/19/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

47/19/2026

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 La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract for birding?
The best months to visit La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract?
Notable species at La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract include Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Harris's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract?
Birding at La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract?
La Sal Vieja - Teniente Tract offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.