High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay

Texas · Southeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 274 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, and White-winged Dove 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

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/3/2026Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)1 observed

Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

2/28/2026Anahuac Entrance Road1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

2/26/2026St Matthew’s Church1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

63/2/2026

Green-winged Teal

213/2/2026

White-winged Dove

13/2/2026

Black-necked Stilt

93/2/2026

American Avocet

433/2/2026

Killdeer

23/2/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/2/2026

Dunlin

83/2/2026

Laughing Gull

13/2/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

23/2/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/2/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/2/2026

Snowy Egret

13/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/2/2026

Osprey

13/2/2026

Northern Harrier

13/2/2026

Crested Caracara

13/2/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

23/2/2026

Blue Jay

13/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay for birding?
The best months to visit High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay?
Notable species at High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay include Northern Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, White-winged Dove, Black-necked Stilt, American Avocet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay?
Birding at High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay?
High Island - S.E. Gast Red Bay offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.