San Luis Pass
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
San Luis Pass is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 306 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Rock Pigeon, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Avocet
Black-bellied Plover
Long-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
Black Skimmer
Royal Tern
Roseate Spoonbill
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Cave Swallow
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.
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