Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Willet 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

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

3/5/2026Goose Island SP (CTC 048)3 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

3/5/2026Fulton Harbor1 observed

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

3/4/2026Goose Island SP (CTC 048)1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

3/4/2026Goose Island State Park, Rockport US-TX 28.12844, -96.989751 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

3/4/2026Aransas NWR--Visitors Center/HQ1 observed

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

3/3/2026Goose Island SP (CTC 048)1 observed

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

3/2/2026Rockport Harbor1 observed

Common Pauraque

Nyctidromus albicollis

2/28/2026Goose Island SP--Campground area2 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

2/28/2026Goose Island SP--Campground area1 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

2/28/2026Aransas NWR--Rail Trail1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

2/28/2026Aransas Co.--Cavasso Creek/TX351 observed

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

2/28/20261–99 Wildlife Cir, Rockport US-TX 28.30810, -96.804461 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

62/28/2026

Killdeer

102/28/2026

Willet

22/28/2026

Laughing Gull

42/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

22/28/2026

Tricolored Heron

12/28/2026

Great Egret

42/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

62/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

122/28/2026

Osprey

32/28/2026

American Kestrel

12/28/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

2/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 for birding?
The best months to visit Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35?
Notable species at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Willet, Laughing Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35?
Birding at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35?
Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.