Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot)

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

7/20/2026Smith Point--Candy Abshier WMA (UTC 048)(GCBO Hawk Watch loc.)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/17/2026Port Bolivar beach SE of ferry landing1 observed

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

7/14/2026Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

7/12/2026Galveston--Settegast Rd. (UTC 067)1 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

7/12/2026Smith Point--Candy Abshier WMA (UTC 048)(GCBO Hawk Watch loc.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Common Nighthawk

27/20/2026

Clapper Rail

27/20/2026

Black-necked Stilt

67/20/2026

American Oystercatcher

47/20/2026

Black-bellied Plover

207/20/2026

Killdeer

57/20/2026

Semipalmated Plover

107/20/2026

Piping Plover

47/20/2026

Wilson's Plover

157/20/2026

Snowy Plover

27/20/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

17/20/2026

Long-billed Curlew

127/20/2026

Marbled Godwit

307/20/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

307/20/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

107/20/2026

Willet

107/20/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

27/20/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

207/20/2026

Sanderling

1007/20/2026

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

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot)?▼

Notable species at Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot) include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot)?▼

Birding at Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot)?▼

Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.