Sabine Woods
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Sabine Woods is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 328 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts White-winged Dove, White Ibis, and Great Egret 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
Fork-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus savana
Black-tailed Godwit
Limosa limosa
Yellow Rail
Coturnicops noveboracensis
Tropical Mockingbird
Mimus gilvus
Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)
Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)
Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)
Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Anhinga
White-faced Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Purple Martin
Gray Catbird
Cedar Waxwing
Orchard Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Boat-tailed Grackle
Louisiana Waterthrush
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Hooded Warbler
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
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sea Rim State Park
- McFaddin NWR
- Sabine Pass Battleground
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