Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily

About This Location

Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 321 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snowy Egret, Northern Flicker, and Red-winged Blackbird 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

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

3/6/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

3/6/2026Whitecap Beach, N Padre Is.1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/5/2026Mustang Island SP--Fish Pass area1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

3/5/2026Fulton Harbor1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

3/6/2026

Laughing Gull

3/6/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

3/6/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

European Starling

43/5/2026

Savannah Sparrow

33/5/2026

Lincoln's Sparrow

33/5/2026

Swamp Sparrow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

113/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/5/2026

Pyrrhuloxia

43/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/5/2026

White-winged Dove

33/5/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

13/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/5/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/5/2026

Purple Martin

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    A spotting scope is essential here — many waterbirds stay far from shore and are difficult to identify with binoculars alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas for birding?
The best months to visit Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas?
Notable species at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas include Snowy Egret, Northern Flicker, Red-winged Blackbird, Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, Blue-winged Teal, Long-billed Curlew, Laughing Gull, Great Egret, Northern Shoveler, Green-winged Teal, Common Gallinule. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas?
Birding at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas?
There is no entrance fee at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas. Hours: Open daily.
What amenities are available at Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas?
Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.