Forest birding habitat

White Point & Koonce Loop

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

White Point & Koonce Loop is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/1/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

5/28/2026Hazel Bazemore — Nueces River1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/28/2026La Casa Oso1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/27/2026Hazel Bazemore-Calallen Park (CTC 078)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/26/2026Oso Bay—Ocean Drive mud flats just E. of Texas A&M Corpus Christi campus2 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

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

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

5/22/2026stakeout Cattle Tyrant, downtown Corpus Christi (2023-261 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/20/2026Bill Witt City Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

65/27/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/27/2026

Mourning Dove

45/27/2026

Groove-billed Ani

35/27/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/27/2026

Laughing Gull

25/27/2026

Gull-billed Tern

25/27/2026

Forster's Tern

15/27/2026

White Ibis

15/27/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

45/27/2026

Great Egret

15/27/2026

Black Vulture

15/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/27/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Crested Caracara

45/27/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/27/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Least Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

25/27/2026

Great Kiskadee

15/27/2026

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 White Point & Koonce Loop for birding?
The best months to visit White Point & Koonce Loop for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at White Point & Koonce Loop?
Notable species at White Point & Koonce Loop include Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Long-billed Curlew. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at White Point & Koonce Loop?
Birding at White Point & Koonce Loop is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at White Point & Koonce Loop?
White Point & Koonce Loop offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.