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

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

6/2/2026Mustang Island SP (CTC 060)20 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi US-TX 27.70764, -97.300031 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

6/2/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

6/2/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

6/2/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/2/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

6/2/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

6/2/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)2 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

6/2/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

5/31/2026Rockport Beach Park1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-necked Stilt

105/31/2026

American Avocet

155/31/2026

Killdeer

65/31/2026

Wilson's Plover

15/31/2026

Willet

45/31/2026

Laughing Gull

25/31/2026

Least Tern

45/31/2026

White Ibis

15/31/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

385/31/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

75/31/2026

Great Egret

35/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/31/2026

White-winged Dove

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

55/30/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/30/2026

Semipalmated Plover

15/30/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

15/30/2026

Dunlin

25/30/2026

Gull-billed Tern

25/30/2026

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.