Urban Park birding habitat

Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, and Laughing 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

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/1/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Mustang Island SP (CTC 060)2 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

5/28/2026Hazel Bazemore — Nueces River1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/28/2026La Casa Oso1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/27/2026Mustang Island SP- Bathhouse area16 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/27/2026Hazel Bazemore-Calallen Park (CTC 078)1 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

5/25/2026County Road 18, Nueces County1 observed

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

5/22/2026stakeout Cattle Tyrant, downtown Corpus Christi (2023-261 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/21/2026Packery Channel Park (CTC 064)2 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

5/20/2026Chapman Ranch7 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/20/2026Bill Witt City Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

15/28/2026

Mourning Dove

45/28/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/28/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

25/28/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

95/28/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

25/24/2026

Laughing Gull

25/24/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

15/24/2026

European Starling

15/24/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/24/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/24/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi for birding?
The best months to visit Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi?
Notable species at Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi include White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi?
Birding at Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi?
Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.