Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue)

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 278 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts King Rail, Killdeer, and Ring-billed 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

King Rail Killdeer Ring-billed Gull American Herring Gull Osprey

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

4/18/2026Sabine Woods (UTC 026)1 observed

Black-tailed Godwit

Limosa limosa

4/17/2026Sea Rim SP (UTC 027)1 observed

Yellow Rail

Coturnicops noveboracensis

4/17/2026McFaddin NWR1 observed

Tropical Mockingbird

Mimus gilvus

4/17/2026Sabine Woods (UTC 026)2 observed

Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)

4/13/2026Sabine Woods (UTC 026)1 observed

Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)

4/13/2026Sabine Woods (UTC 026)1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

4/13/2026Sabine Woods (UTC 026)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Clapper Rail

64/9/2026

Black-bellied Plover

14/9/2026

Killdeer

24/9/2026

Wilson's Plover

14/9/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

24/9/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

24/9/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

84/9/2026

Willet

104/9/2026

Laughing Gull

44/9/2026

Forster's Tern

64/9/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

84/9/2026

Tricolored Heron

14/9/2026

Snowy Egret

64/9/2026

Great Egret

14/9/2026

American White Pelican

24/9/2026

Brown Pelican

124/9/2026

Northern Harrier

14/9/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/9/2026

Eastern Kingbird

44/9/2026

Tree Swallow

44/9/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue)?▼

Notable species at Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue) include King Rail, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Osprey. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue)?▼

Birding at Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue)?▼

Pilot Station Road (Jetty Road, S. 1st Avenue) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.