TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Black-necked Stilt, American Oystercatcher, and Long-billed Curlew 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

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

3/5/2026Laguna Atascosa NWR--Lakeside Drive1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/5/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

3/5/2026218 W Cora Lee Dr, South Padre Island US-TX 26.12605, -97.174093 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

3/4/2026South Padre Is.--Valley Land Fund lots (LTC 036)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-necked Stilt

3/5/2026

American Oystercatcher

23/5/2026

Long-billed Curlew

23/5/2026

Willet

3/5/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

23/5/2026

Least Sandpiper

13/5/2026

Black Skimmer

3/5/2026

Caspian Tern

13/5/2026

Forster's Tern

23/5/2026

Royal Tern

3/5/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

13/5/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Snowy Egret

33/5/2026

Brown Pelican

23/5/2026

Crested Caracara

23/5/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

63/3/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/3/2026

Laughing Gull

3/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/3/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

23/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet for birding?
The best months to visit TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet?
Notable species at TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet include Black-necked Stilt, American Oystercatcher, Long-billed Curlew, Willet, Ruddy Turnstone. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet?
Birding at TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet?
TX48 - Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.