Texas A&M - Corpus Christi

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 281 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Gull-billed Tern, Vermilion Flycatcher, and Willet among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Gull-billed Tern Vermilion Flycatcher Willet Dunlin Least Sandpiper

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Mustang Island SP (CTC 060)2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/30/2026Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/28/2026La Casa Oso1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/28/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/27/2026Mustang Island SP- Bathhouse area16 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

5/25/2026County Road 18, Nueces County1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/23/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

15/21/2026

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 Texas A&M - Corpus Christi for birding?▼

The best months to visit Texas A&M - Corpus Christi for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi?▼

Notable species at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi include Gull-billed Tern, Vermilion Flycatcher, Willet, Dunlin, Least Sandpiper. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi?▼

Birding at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi?▼

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.