Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Great Egret, American White Pelican, 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

Great Egret American White Pelican Turkey Vulture Crested Caracara Northern Mockingbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/1/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

6/1/2026Padre Isl. NS--Beach S. of Visitor center (Kleberg Co.)4 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Mustang Island SP (CTC 060)2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/30/2026Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/28/2026La Casa Oso1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/28/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

35/30/2026

Laughing Gull

15/30/2026

White-tailed Hawk

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/21/2026

Chimney Swift

25/21/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/21/2026

Royal Tern

35/21/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/21/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

15/21/2026

Least Flycatcher

15/21/2026

Purple Martin

25/21/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

15/21/2026

Black-throated Green Warbler

15/21/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/21/2026

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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area?▼

Notable species at Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area include Great Egret, American White Pelican, Turkey Vulture, Crested Caracara, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area?▼

Birding at Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area?▼

Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.