Forest birding habitat

Weslaco Wetlands

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Weslaco Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland 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

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/1/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

6/1/2026LRGV NWR--Cannon Road (LTC-050)1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/31/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Estero Llano Grande SP WBC (LTC 054)1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/30/2026Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC (LTC 061)1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

5/30/2026Estero Llano Grande SP WBC (LTC 054)1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

5/28/2026Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC (LTC 061)1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

5/27/2026Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC (LTC 061)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/27/2026Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center3 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/27/2026Santa Ana NWR--Tour Road1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/26/2026335 Diana Drive1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/26/2026Santa Ana NWR (LTC 059)2 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

5/25/2026Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Plain Chachalaca

156/1/2026

Common Ground Dove

16/1/2026

White-tipped Dove

26/1/2026

White-winged Dove

46/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

36/1/2026

Buff-bellied Hummingbird

26/1/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

66/1/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

76/1/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Great Kiskadee

66/1/2026

Couch's Kingbird

26/1/2026

Green Jay

66/1/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

56/1/2026

Carolina Wren

36/1/2026

European Starling

46/1/2026

Long-billed Thrasher

26/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/1/2026

Clay-colored Thrush

26/1/2026

House Sparrow

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Weslaco Wetlands for birding?
The best months to visit Weslaco Wetlands for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Weslaco Wetlands?
Notable species at Weslaco Wetlands include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Weslaco Wetlands?
Birding at Weslaco Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Weslaco Wetlands?
Weslaco Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.