Rose Hill Cemetery, Corpus Christi

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

3/6/2026Whitecap Beach, N Padre Is.1 observed

Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

3/5/2026Bayfront Park, Corpus Christi1 observed

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

3/5/2026stakeout Cattle Tyrant, downtown Corpus Christi (2023-25)1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

3/4/2026Mustang Island SP--Fish Pass area1 observed

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

3/4/2026White Point & Koonce Loop1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

52/25/2026

Mourning Dove

12/25/2026

Laughing Gull

12/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

42/25/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/25/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

22/25/2026

Monk Parakeet

22/25/2026

Eastern Phoebe

12/25/2026

Great Kiskadee

12/25/2026

Northern Mockingbird

22/25/2026

Couch's Kingbird

12/25/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

12/25/2026

Chipping Sparrow

42/25/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

12/25/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

12/25/2026

Pyrrhuloxia

62/25/2026

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.