Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands

Texas · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black Skimmer, Osprey, and Rock Pigeon among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Black Skimmer Osprey Rock Pigeon Long-billed Curlew Ring-billed Gull

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

3/6/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

3/6/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)51 observed

Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

3/5/2026Bayfront Park, Corpus Christi1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/5/2026Port Aransas Jetty (CTC 058)2 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

3/5/2026Fulton Harbor1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Skimmer

12/24/2026

Osprey

12/24/2026

Rock Pigeon

12/21/2026

Long-billed Curlew

12/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2/21/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

12/21/2026

Great Egret

2/21/2026

Willet

12/20/2026

Sanderling

32/20/2026

Laughing Gull

102/20/2026

Brown Pelican

102/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands for birding?▼

The best months to visit Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands?▼

Notable species at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands include Black Skimmer, Osprey, Rock Pigeon, Long-billed Curlew, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands?▼

Birding at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands?▼

Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.