San Benito - Earley rd.

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

San Benito - Earley rd. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Great Egret, Eastern Phoebe, and Vermilion Flycatcher among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Great Egret Eastern Phoebe Vermilion Flycatcher Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Lesser Scaup

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/1/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

6/1/2026LRGV NWR--Cannon Road (LTC-050)1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/31/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

5/20/20268981–9077 FM-1420, Raymondville US-TX 26.41802, -97.599661 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

75/31/2026

Inca Dove

15/31/2026

White-winged Dove

145/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Chimney Swift

35/31/2026

Buff-bellied Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Laughing Gull

15/31/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

45/31/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Green Parakeet

45/31/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Great Kiskadee

15/31/2026

Couch's Kingbird

25/31/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

35/31/2026

Purple Martin

35/31/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

15/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/31/2026

Clay-colored Thrush

25/31/2026

House Sparrow

65/31/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

25/31/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit San Benito - Earley rd. for birding?▼

The best months to visit San Benito - Earley rd. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at San Benito - Earley rd.?▼

Notable species at San Benito - Earley rd. include Great Egret, Eastern Phoebe, Vermilion Flycatcher, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Lesser Scaup. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at San Benito - Earley rd.?▼

Birding at San Benito - Earley rd. is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at San Benito - Earley rd.?▼

San Benito - Earley rd. offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.