Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Willet, Sanderling, and Laughing Gull among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

Loading map...

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

Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

3/5/2026Bayfront Park, Corpus Christi1 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

3/5/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/5/2026Mustang Island SP--Fish Pass area1 observed

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

3/5/2026stakeout Cattle Tyrant, downtown Corpus Christi (2023-25)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Willet

22/22/2026

Sanderling

502/22/2026

Laughing Gull

302/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

62/22/2026

American Herring Gull

12/22/2026

Royal Tern

102/22/2026

Northern Gannet

32/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

32/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

22/22/2026

Brown Pelican

102/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

22/22/2026

Crested Caracara

22/22/2026

American Kestrel

12/22/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

102/22/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

12/20/2026

Western Sandpiper

12/20/2026

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 Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park?
Notable species at Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park include Willet, Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park?
Birding at Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park?
Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.