Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, and Pied-billed Grebe 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

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

2/26/2026San Luis Pass (Galveston Co.)(UTC 071)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/24/2026500–598 Coleman St, Clute US-TX (29.0278,-95.4019)2 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

2/22/2026Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257 (UTC105)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

83/4/2026

Mourning Dove

43/4/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/4/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

93/4/2026

White Ibis

63/4/2026

White-faced Ibis

53/4/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/4/2026

Snowy Egret

13/4/2026

Great Egret

43/4/2026

Black Vulture

63/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/4/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Carolina Chickadee

83/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/4/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/4/2026

Carolina Wren

23/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/4/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

33/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds) for birding?
The best months to visit Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds)?
Notable species at Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds) include Blue-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, Pied-billed Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Neotropic Cormorant. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds)?
Birding at Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds)?
Big Slough area (Cemetery /Hoskins Mound Rds) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.