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Birding Near Harlingen, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

82+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Harlingen

Lake birding habitat

Texas

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Harlingen City Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 201 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

1.1 mi away

Moderate

Harlingen Thicket WBC

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 231 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

2.0 mi away

Easy

Hugh Ramsey Park (Harlingen Arroyo Colorado) WBC

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 297 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

2.1 mi away

Easy

Dixieland Park, Harlingen

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 233 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

5.2 mi away

Moderate

San Benito - Earley rd.

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 234 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

7.5 mi away

Moderate

Tiocano Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 224 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

8.1 mi away

Easy

Adams Gardens Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 206 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

8.4 mi away

Moderate

Orphanage Road Ponds

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 205 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

9.4 mi away

Easy

La Feria Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 210 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

9.7 mi away

Moderate

LRGV National Wildlife Refuge - Cannon Road

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 237 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

12.2 mi away

Moderate

Blue Bunting Lodge

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 231 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

13.9 mi away

Moderate

Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 205 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
a satellite image of a large body of water

Texas

15.6 mi away

Easy

Resaca de la Palma State Park WBC (Brownsville)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 335 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

15.7 mi away

Easy

Los Fresnos Nature Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Shallow lake with wading birds at Estero Llano Grande State Park

Texas

15.8 mi away

Easy

Estero Llano Grande State Park

World Birding Center site with accessible trails through diverse Rio Grande Valley habitats.

WetlandForestTropicalWinterSpring
A tricolored heron stands near the water.

Texas

16.8 mi away

Easy

Estero Llano Grande State Park WBC

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 359 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

17.5 mi away

Moderate

Inn at Chachalaca Bend

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 226 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

17.5 mi away

Moderate

Fisheries Field Station

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 221 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

17.6 mi away

Moderate

Weslaco Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 217 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

18.1 mi away

Easy

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 240 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

18.2 mi away

Moderate

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge - Prairie Trail (south of General Brant Road)

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 233 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

18.4 mi away

Moderate

Frontera Audubon Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 303 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

20.5 mi away

Moderate

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge - Alligator Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 244 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

20.6 mi away

Easy

Oliveira Park, Brownsville

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 227 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

20.8 mi away

Easy

Adolph Thomae County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 233 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

20.9 mi away

Moderate

Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 236 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

21.4 mi away

Moderate

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge - Buena Vista Boulevard (within refuge)

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 300 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

21.5 mi away

Moderate

Old Port Isabel Rd

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 279 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

21.5 mi away

Moderate

Cameron County - TX100 (E. Ocean Boulevard)

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 227 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
a large body of water surrounded by lush green grass

Texas

21.8 mi away

Moderate

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 368 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Harlingen

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Black-bellied Whistling-DuckMuscovy DuckRing-necked DuckRock PigeonAmerican CootWhite-tipped DoveMourning DoveTurkey VulturePlain ChachalacaInca DoveWhite-winged DoveGreater ScaupLesser ScaupLong-billed CurlewGreat EgretEastern PhoebeVermilion FlycatcherCommon LoonBald EagleDouble-crested CormorantRing-billed GullBuffleheadLaughing GullWhite IbisSnow Goose+57 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland19 locations
Forest13 locations
Urban Park6 locations
Lake4 locations
Grassland2 locations
Tropical1 location
Coastal1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall29 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Harlingen, TX?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Harlingen include Harlingen City Lake, Harlingen Thicket WBC, Hugh Ramsey Park (Harlingen Arroyo Colorado) WBC, Dixieland Park, Harlingen, San Benito - Earley rd.. These spots offer lake, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Harlingen?▼
Birders near Harlingen can spot species including Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Muscovy Duck, Ring-necked Duck, Rock Pigeon, American Coot, White-tipped Dove, Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Harlingen?▼
The best seasons for birding near Harlingen are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Harlingen?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Harlingen, TX, ranging from 0.5 to 21.8 miles from the city center.

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