Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area

Texas · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Northern Harrier, and White-tailed Hawk among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Turkey Vulture Northern Harrier White-tailed Hawk Aplomado Falcon Osprey

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

3/6/2026Oliveira Park, Brownsville5 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/6/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

3/6/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

3/6/20265707 South Laguna Circle, South Padre Island, Texas, US (26.128, -97.174)2 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

3/5/2026Laguna Atascosa NWR--Lakeside Drive1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Aplomado Falcon

13/6/2026

Royal Tern

13/5/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/4/2026

Northern Harrier

13/4/2026

White-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Osprey

13/4/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

13/4/2026

Long-billed Curlew

43/3/2026

Harris's Hawk

13/3/2026

Crested Caracara

13/3/2026

American Kestrel

12/26/2026

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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area?▼

Notable species at Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area include Turkey Vulture, Northern Harrier, White-tailed Hawk, Aplomado Falcon, Osprey. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area?▼

Birding at Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area?▼

Cameron County - TX100 - Aplomado Viewing Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.