Urban Park birding habitat

Pine Gully Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pine Gully Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Willet, Sanderling, and Royal Tern 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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/1/2026Countryside Park (Galveston Co.)3 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

6/1/2026Chiropractic College parking lot. 77505, Pasadena US-TX 29.66322, -95.148611 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/1/2026El Jardin Park/Beach1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Smith Point--James H. Robbins Park1 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

5/30/2026El Jardin Park/Beach1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)3 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)2 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/24/2026Bliss Meadows Park, Pasadena1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

96/1/2026

Least Tern

26/1/2026

Royal Tern

506/1/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

56/1/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

16/1/2026

Great Egret

46/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

36/1/2026

Brown Pelican

456/1/2026

Black Vulture

16/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/1/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

15/31/2026

Black-bellied Plover

15/31/2026

Killdeer

25/31/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

15/31/2026

Forster's Tern

15/31/2026

Sandwich Tern

55/31/2026

Little Blue Heron

25/31/2026

Snowy Egret

15/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

15/31/2026

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 Pine Gully Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pine Gully Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pine Gully Park?
Notable species at Pine Gully Park include Willet, Sanderling, Royal Tern, Neotropic Cormorant, Snowy Egret. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pine Gully Park?
Birding at Pine Gully Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pine Gully Park?
Pine Gully Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.