Wetland birding habitat

LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Common Ground Dove, Turkey Vulture, and Ladder-backed Woodpecker 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

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

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

15/20/2026

Northern Bobwhite

25/20/2026

Wild Turkey

15/20/2026

Common Ground Dove

125/20/2026

Groove-billed Ani

65/20/2026

Greater Roadrunner

25/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

25/20/2026

Black-billed Cuckoo

15/20/2026

Common Nighthawk

55/20/2026

Laughing Gull

15/20/2026

Harris's Hawk

65/20/2026

White-tailed Hawk

25/20/2026

Gray Hawk

15/20/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

45/20/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

55/20/2026

Crested Caracara

55/20/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

35/20/2026

Great Kiskadee

25/20/2026

Tropical Kingbird

35/20/2026

Couch's Kingbird

75/20/2026

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 - La Sal del Rey for birding?
The best months to visit LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey?
Notable species at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey include Common Ground Dove, Turkey Vulture, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal, Least Sandpiper. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey?
Birding at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey?
LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - La Sal del Rey offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.