Grassland birding habitat

Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 313 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Long-billed Curlew, Laughing Gull, and American Herring 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/20/2026Home, Port Aransas, Texas, US2 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/18/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

7/17/2026Offshore Port Aransas1 observed

Band-rumped Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates castro

7/17/2026Offshore Port Aransas1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture8 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture8 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture2 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

7/15/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/14/2026Home, Port Aransas, Texas, US1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

257/18/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/18/2026

Black-necked Stilt

87/18/2026

Black-bellied Plover

17/18/2026

Wilson's Plover

67/18/2026

Long-billed Curlew

17/18/2026

Marbled Godwit

407/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

57/18/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

27/18/2026

Sanderling

17/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

47/18/2026

Laughing Gull

207/18/2026

Black Skimmer

157/18/2026

Least Tern

87/18/2026

Caspian Tern

27/18/2026

Forster's Tern

67/18/2026

Royal Tern

27/18/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

207/18/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/18/2026

Reddish Egret

57/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture for birding?
The best months to visit Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture?
Notable species at Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture include Long-billed Curlew, Laughing Gull, American Herring Gull, Forster's Tern, Barn Swallow. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture?
Birding at Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture?
Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.