Oliveira Park, Brownsville

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Oliveira Park, Brownsville is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-crowned Amazon, and Red-lored Amazon 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

Vega Gull

Larus vegae

3/4/2026Brownsville Landfill (LTC 041) - check in at office1 observed

California Gull

Larus californicus

3/4/2026Brownsville Landfill (LTC 041) - check in at office1 observed

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

3/3/2026UTRGV Brownsville (campus & resacas)1 observed

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

3/3/2026UTRGV Brownsville (campus & resacas)3 observed

Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

3/1/2026San Benito - Resaca de los Fresnos at Russell1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

2/28/2026UTRGV Brownsville (campus & resacas)1 observed

Black Phoebe (Northern)

Sayornis nigricans

2/28/2026UTRGV Brownsville (campus & resacas)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

2/28/2026UTRGV Brownsville (campus & resacas)1 observed

Northern x Tropical Parula (hybrid)

Setophaga americana x pitiayumi

2/28/2026UTRGV Brownsville (campus & resacas)1 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

2/27/2026TX48--Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

23/4/2026

Red-crowned Amazon

1003/4/2026

Red-lored Amazon

13/4/2026

White-fronted Amazon

503/4/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

123/4/2026

White-winged Dove

13/4/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/4/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/4/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/4/2026

Mourning Dove

23/4/2026

Laughing Gull

13/4/2026

American Kestrel

13/4/2026

Green Parakeet

13/4/2026

Great Kiskadee

13/4/2026

Tropical Kingbird

13/4/2026

Couch's Kingbird

23/4/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/4/2026

European Starling

23/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Oliveira Park, Brownsville for birding?
The best months to visit Oliveira Park, Brownsville for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Oliveira Park, Brownsville?
Notable species at Oliveira Park, Brownsville include Turkey Vulture, Red-crowned Amazon, Red-lored Amazon, White-fronted Amazon, Great-tailed Grackle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Oliveira Park, Brownsville?
Birding at Oliveira Park, Brownsville is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Oliveira Park, Brownsville?
Oliveira Park, Brownsville offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.