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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

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

Sandwich Tern (Cabot's x Cayenne)

Thalasseus sandvicensis

5/30/2026Port Bolivar beach SE of ferry landing1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

5/30/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)1 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

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

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/27/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)2 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/25/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/24/2026Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary--Rettilon Rd1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/22/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Nighthawk

15/31/2026

King Rail

15/31/2026

Clapper Rail

15/31/2026

Black-necked Stilt

15/31/2026

Willet

25/31/2026

Laughing Gull

205/31/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

25/31/2026

White Ibis

15/31/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

15/31/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/31/2026

Reddish Egret

25/31/2026

Snowy Egret

15/31/2026

Great Egret

25/31/2026

Brown Pelican

105/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

55/31/2026

Least Tern

45/31/2026

Black Tern

15/31/2026

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.