Estero Llano Grande State Park WBC
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$5 per person
Open daily, 8 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Estero Llano Grande State Park WBC is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 359 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mottled Duck, Neotropic Cormorant, and Snowy Egret 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
Crimson-collared Grosbeak
Periporphyrus celaeno
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Greater Pewee
Contopus pertinax
Tropical Parula
Setophaga pitiayumi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mottled Duck
White-winged Dove
American Coot
Least Grebe
Anhinga
White Ibis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Eastern Screech-Owl
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Great Kiskadee
Black-crested Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Clay-colored Thrush
Lincoln's Sparrow
Altamira Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Santa Ana NWR
- Quinta Mazatlan
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
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