Sabal Palm Sanctuary
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
$6 adults
Open Wed-Mon, 7 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Sabal Palm Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 339 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Great Egret, Turkey Vulture, and Ladder-backed Woodpecker 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
Vega Gull
Larus vegae
California Gull
Larus californicus
Tropical Parula
Setophaga pitiayumi
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Black Phoebe (Northern)
Sayornis nigricans
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Northern x Tropical Parula (hybrid)
Setophaga americana x pitiayumi
Wilson's Plover
Anarhynchus wilsonia
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Great Kiskadee
Green Jay
Long-billed Thrasher
Crested Caracara
American Kestrel
Northern Mockingbird
White-tipped Dove
Snowy Egret
Black Vulture
Harris's Hawk
Gray Hawk
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Verdin
Carolina Wren
Olive Sparrow
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
- Palo Alto Battlefield
- Resaca de la Palma State Park
- Gladys Porter Zoo
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