Urban Park birding habitat

Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

7/21/2026Auto selected 29.34679, -94.774651 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

7/20/2026Smith Point--Candy Abshier WMA (UTC 048)(GCBO Hawk Watch loc.)1 observed

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

7/20/2026Bolivar-Galveston Ferry8 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/17/2026Port Bolivar beach SE of ferry landing1 observed

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

7/14/2026Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary1 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

7/12/2026Smith Point--Candy Abshier WMA (UTC 048)(GCBO Hawk Watch loc.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Oystercatcher

17/20/2026

Sandwich Tern

17/20/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

17/20/2026

White Ibis

37/20/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Black Vulture

47/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

47/20/2026

Swainson's Hawk

17/20/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/20/2026

Painted Bunting

17/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

27/12/2026

Mourning Dove

17/12/2026

Willet

37/12/2026

Laughing Gull

227/12/2026

Black Skimmer

17/12/2026

Forster's Tern

17/12/2026

Royal Tern

27/12/2026

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 Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.) for birding?
The best months to visit Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.)?
Notable species at Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.) include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.)?
Birding at Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.)?
Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.