Rollover Pass
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily
About This Location
Rollover Pass is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Great-tailed Grackle, and Gadwall 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
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Oystercatcher
Willet
Laughing Gull
Forster's Tern
Brown Booby
Tricolored Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Red-winged Blackbird
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Ruddy Turnstone
Least Tern
Sandwich Tern
Royal Tern
Roseate Spoonbill
Snowy Egret
Boat-tailed Grackle
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Bolivar Flats
- High Island
- Anahuac NWR
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