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Birding Near High Island, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

84+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near High Island

Coastal birding habitat

Texas

< 1 mi away

Challenging

High Island - Houston Audubon Field Station

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 274 recorded species.

CoastalGrasslandSpringFall
A small, dry bush sits near the water.

Texas

< 1 mi away

Challenging

High Island - Boy Scout Woods

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 342 recorded species.

CoastalForestSpringFall
Colorful warblers in oak trees at High Island during spring fallout

Texas

< 1 mi away

Easy

High Island

Legendary Texas coast migrant trap where trans-Gulf birds make landfall during spring fallouts.

ForestCoastalSpring
a view of a lush green mountain side

Texas

< 1 mi away

Challenging

High Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 336 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

< 1 mi away

Challenging

High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 274 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
A small, dry bush sits near the water.

Texas

< 1 mi away

Challenging

High Island - Smith Oaks Sanctuary

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 344 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 270 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

2.4 mi away

Moderate

Chambers County - TX124 Intracoastal Canal Bridge service road area

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 207 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

3.3 mi away

Challenging

Bolivar b/w Rollover Pass & High Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 302 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

7.3 mi away

Moderate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Skillern Tract

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 308 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

7.5 mi away

Moderate

Chambers County - TX124 S. of Winnie

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 256 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
an aerial view of a sandy beach and ocean

Texas

7.6 mi away

Moderate

Rollover Pass

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 274 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

8.1 mi away

Moderate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 225 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

8.4 mi away

Moderate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, Anahuac—East Unit (closed hunting area)

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 263 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

8.6 mi away

Moderate

FM1985 b/w Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge main entrance rd & TX124

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 270 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

8.6 mi away

Moderate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 270 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

8.8 mi away

Moderate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Yellow Rail Prairie

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 254 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
a large body of water surrounded by lush green grass

Texas

9.4 mi away

Moderate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (Anahuac)

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 342 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal marsh and wading birds at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

Texas

9.5 mi away

Easy

Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

Upper Texas coast refuge with Yellow Rails, Roseate Spoonbills, and 300+ species on coastal prairie.

WetlandMarshGrasslandWinterSpring
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

9.6 mi away

Moderate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Willows observation deck & trail

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 295 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

10.0 mi away

Moderate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Shoveler Pond Loop

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 310 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

10.1 mi away

Moderate

Chambers County - S. Pear Orchard Rd

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 215 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

10.5 mi away

Moderate

Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 268 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

12.4 mi away

Moderate

Tuna Rd, Bolivar

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 235 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

16.1 mi away

Moderate

Bob Road, Bolivar

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 255 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

19.8 mi away

Moderate

McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 282 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

19.8 mi away

Moderate

McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge- McFaddin Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 229 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

22.3 mi away

Easy

Fort Anahuac Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 231 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

22.3 mi away

Easy

Sea Rim State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 312 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

22.5 mi away

Easy

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

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 271 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall

Top Species Near High Island

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

White-winged DoveBlack VultureNorthern MockingbirdAmerican GoldfinchGreat-tailed GrackleEurasian Collared-DoveMourning DoveCooper's HawkEastern PhoebeWhite-eyed VireoBlue JayRed-winged BlackbirdBrown-headed CowbirdCommon GrackleNorthern CardinalScarlet TanagerPainted BuntingBaltimore OrioleCerulean WarblerSummer TanagerAmerican Barn OwlNorthern ShovelerGreen-winged TealBlack-necked StiltAmerican Avocet+59 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland21 locations
Forest11 locations
Coastal9 locations
Grassland4 locations
Urban Park2 locations
Marsh1 location
Lake1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall28 locations
Winter29 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near High Island, TX?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of High Island include High Island - Houston Audubon Field Station, High Island - Boy Scout Woods, High Island, High Island, High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay. These spots offer coastal, grassland, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near High Island?▼
Birders near High Island can spot species including White-winged Dove, Black Vulture, Northern Mockingbird, American Goldfinch, Great-tailed Grackle, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Cooper's Hawk. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near High Island?▼
The best seasons for birding near High Island are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near High Island?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of High Island, TX, ranging from 0.1 to 22.5 miles from the city center.

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