Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 285 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mourning Dove, and Whooping Crane 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

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

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

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

2/23/2026Aransas NWR--Rail Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

12/24/2026

Mourning Dove

12/24/2026

Whooping Crane

52/24/2026

Black-bellied Plover

12/24/2026

Killdeer

12/24/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

142/24/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

152/24/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

62/24/2026

Least Sandpiper

212/24/2026

Little Blue Heron

12/24/2026

Reddish Egret

12/24/2026

Great Egret

72/24/2026

Black Vulture

22/24/2026

Northern Harrier

12/24/2026

Crested Caracara

12/24/2026

American Kestrel

22/24/2026

Eastern Phoebe

12/24/2026

Great Kiskadee

12/24/2026

White-eyed Vireo

12/24/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

12/24/2026

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 Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County for birding?
The best months to visit Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County?
Notable species at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County include Northern Shoveler, Mourning Dove, Whooping Crane, Black-bellied Plover, Killdeer. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County?
Birding at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County?
Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area - Refugio County offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.