Forest birding habitat

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

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

7/20/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)4 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/20/2026Auto selected 27.55145, -97.236241 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/20/2026Home, Port Aransas, Texas, US2 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/18/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

7/17/2026Offshore Port Aransas1 observed

Band-rumped Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates castro

7/17/2026Offshore Port Aransas1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture8 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture8 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture2 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

7/15/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mottled Duck

27/20/2026

White-winged Dove

67/20/2026

Mourning Dove

87/20/2026

Common Gallinule

37/20/2026

Laughing Gull

27/20/2026

Caspian Tern

27/20/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

77/20/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

37/20/2026

White Ibis

27/20/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

307/20/2026

Least Bittern

17/20/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/20/2026

Snowy Egret

17/20/2026

Great Egret

77/20/2026

Barn Swallow

47/20/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

37/20/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

37/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

307/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

117/20/2026

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.