Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 347 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Green-winged Teal 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
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
Band-rumped Storm-Petrel
Hydrobates castro
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Seaside Sparrow
Ammospiza maritima
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mottled Duck
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
Laughing Gull
Caspian Tern
Magnificent Frigatebird
Neotropic Cormorant
White Ibis
Roseate Spoonbill
Least Bittern
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Barn Swallow
Great-tailed Grackle
Common Nighthawk
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Port Aransas Nature Preserve
- Mustang Island State Park
- University of Texas Marine Science Institute
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