Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 295 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Laughing Gull, Great Egret, and Turkey Vulture 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
Red-footed Booby
Sula sula
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Cattle Tyrant
Machetornis rixosa
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Laughing Gull
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Crested Caracara
White-eyed Vireo
Purple Martin
Long-billed Thrasher
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Pintail
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Great Kiskadee
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern Mockingbird
White-crowned Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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