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Birding Near Galveston, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

83+

Species

7

Habitats

3

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Birding Locations Near Galveston

Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

< 1 mi away

Easy

Galveston - Kempner Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 227 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

1.7 mi away

Challenging

Pelican Island - TAMUG Wetland Center

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 260 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

2.6 mi away

Moderate

Galveston - Corps Woods

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 288 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

3.9 mi away

Moderate

East End Lagoon Nature Preserve

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 266 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

3.9 mi away

Easy

Galveston - Moody Gardens

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 295 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

3.9 mi away

Moderate

Bolivar-Galveston Ferry

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 211 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

4.5 mi away

Easy

Galveston - Apffel Park / East Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 296 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

4.9 mi away

Easy

Fort Travis Seashore Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 250 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

5.4 mi away

Moderate

Sweetwater Nature Preserve, Galveston

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 208 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

5.4 mi away

Moderate

Campeche Cove Animal Hospital marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 231 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

5.5 mi away

Moderate

Port Bolivar Area

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 292 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
A seagull stands on the wet sand by the ocean.

Texas

6.4 mi away

Moderate

Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 312 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

6.6 mi away

Moderate

Galveston - 8 Mile Road/Sportsman Rd

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 299 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

6.7 mi away

Moderate

Previous now closed Callery Horseshoe Trail (use other hotspot)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 221 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

6.9 mi away

Moderate

Galveston - 8 mile Beach/Sunny Beach area

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 219 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

7.1 mi away

Moderate

Texas City Dike

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 262 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal vegetation at Lafitte's Cove on Galveston Island Texas

Texas

7.4 mi away

Easy

Lafitte's Cove Nature Preserve

Galveston Island's premier migrant trap with dense vegetation, freshwater ponds, and 280+ species.

CoastalForestWetlandSpring
Forest birding habitat

Texas

8.4 mi away

Moderate

Marathon (ex-Amoco) Settling Ponds, Texas City

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 206 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

8.9 mi away

Moderate

Texas City Bay Street Pk

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 223 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

9.4 mi away

Moderate

Galveston - Settegast Road

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 292 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

9.5 mi away

Moderate

Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 293 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Two white egrets perch in a tree.

Texas

10.1 mi away

Moderate

Galveston - Lafitte's Cove

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 329 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
sea waves crashing on shore under blue and white cloudy sky during daytime

Texas

12.0 mi away

Easy

Galveston Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 332 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

12.1 mi away

Easy

Galveston Island State Park - Observation tower area

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 294 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal marsh and beach at Galveston Island State Park

Texas

12.5 mi away

Easy

Galveston Island State Park

Gulf Coast park spanning beach to bay with 300+ species, wading birds, shorebirds, and spring migrants.

CoastalMarshWetlandSpringWinter
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

13.2 mi away

Moderate

Texas City Prairie Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 260 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

15.0 mi away

Moderate

Bob Road, Bolivar

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 255 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

15.6 mi away

Moderate

Smith Point - Candy Abshier Wildlife Management Area(GCBO Hawk Watch loc.)

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 308 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

16.3 mi away

Easy

Smith Point - area (roads, RV Park, etc.)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 271 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

16.9 mi away

Easy

Smith Point - James H. Robbins Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 217 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near Galveston

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

White-winged DoveEastern PhoebeGreat-tailed GrackleLaughing GullRoyal TernCommon LoonNeotropic CormorantWhite IbisMottled DuckGreat EgretBrown PelicanWhite-tailed KiteBlue-winged TealRock PigeonMourning DoveWilletGreater YellowlegsKilldeerLeast SandpiperDouble-crested CormorantLesser ScaupForster's TernSanderlingRing-billed GullClapper Rail+58 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland18 locations
Forest14 locations
Coastal11 locations
Urban Park5 locations
Marsh1 location
Beach1 location
Grassland1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall28 locations
Winter29 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Galveston, TX?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Galveston include Galveston - Kempner Park, Pelican Island - TAMUG Wetland Center, Galveston - Corps Woods, East End Lagoon Nature Preserve, Galveston - Moody Gardens. These spots offer urban park, wetland, coastal habitats.
What birds can I see near Galveston?▼
Birders near Galveston can spot species including White-winged Dove, Eastern Phoebe, Great-tailed Grackle, Laughing Gull, Royal Tern, Common Loon, Neotropic Cormorant, White Ibis. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Galveston?▼
The best seasons for birding near Galveston are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Galveston?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Galveston, TX, ranging from 0.6 to 16.9 miles from the city center.

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