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

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

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Notable Species

Willet Sanderling Laughing Gull Ring-billed Gull American Herring Gull

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Brown Noddy

Anous stolidus

5/21/2026Port Aransas Jetty (CTC 058)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/21/2026Oso Bay—Ocean Drive mud flats just E. of Texas A&M Corpus Christi campus2 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/21/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/21/2026Packery Channel Park (CTC 064)2 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/20/2026Bill Witt City Park1 observed

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

5/17/2026stakeout Cattle Tyrant, downtown Corpus Christi (2023-261 observed

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

5/17/2026Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

5/16/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

5/14/2026Suter Wildlife Refuge (CTC 069)1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

5/14/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Harris's Hawk

15/9/2026

Crested Caracara

15/9/2026

Aplomado Falcon

15/9/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Fall Bird Migration Guide

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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.