Coastal birding habitat

Texas City Bay Street Pk

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Texas City Bay Street Pk is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Laughing Gull 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

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/1/20264817 Jolly Roger Road, Jamaica Beach, Texas, US (29.192, -94.977)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

6/1/2026Galveston Island SP--Observation tower area2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Smith Point--James H. Robbins Park1 observed

Sandwich Tern (Cabot's x Cayenne)

Thalasseus sandvicensis

5/30/2026Port Bolivar beach SE of ferry landing1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

5/30/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)1 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

5/30/2026El Jardin Park/Beach1 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)2 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)3 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/27/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)2 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/25/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/24/2026Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary--Rettilon Rd1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Killdeer

35/30/2026

Laughing Gull

205/30/2026

Forster's Tern

35/30/2026

Anhinga

15/30/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

165/30/2026

White Ibis

15/30/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/30/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/30/2026

Snowy Egret

25/30/2026

Green Heron

25/30/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

15/30/2026

Great Egret

25/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/30/2026

Mississippi Kite

15/30/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/30/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

115/30/2026

Cave Swallow

5/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Texas City Bay Street Pk for birding?
The best months to visit Texas City Bay Street Pk for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Texas City Bay Street Pk?
Notable species at Texas City Bay Street Pk include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Laughing Gull, Great Egret, Brown Pelican. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Texas City Bay Street Pk?
Birding at Texas City Bay Street Pk is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Texas City Bay Street Pk?
Texas City Bay Street Pk offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.