Wetland birding habitat

LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, and Harris's Hawk 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

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

6/2/2026LRGV NWR--La Sal del Rey (LTC 005)3 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

6/2/2026LRGV NWR--Brush Line rd. area1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/30/2026Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC (LTC 061)1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/28/2026Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC (LTC 061)1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

5/27/2026Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC (LTC 061)1 observed

Audubon's Oriole

Icterus graduacauda

5/24/2026LRGV NWR--East Lake Unit (LTC 009)1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)2 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)4 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)2 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

46/2/2026

Mourning Dove

66/2/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

26/2/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Crested Caracara

56/2/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

36/2/2026

White-eyed Vireo

16/2/2026

Verdin

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

56/2/2026

Olive Sparrow

16/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

36/2/2026

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 LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area for birding?
The best months to visit LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area?
Notable species at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area include Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Harris's Hawk, Pyrrhuloxia, Cactus Wren. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area?
Birding at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area?
LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Brush Line rd. area offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.