Inn at Chachalaca Bend

Texas · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Inn at Chachalaca Bend is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/6/2026Hugh Ramsey Park (Harlingen Arroyo Colorado) WBC (LTC 026)1 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

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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The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Inn at Chachalaca Bend for birding?▼

The best months to visit Inn at Chachalaca Bend for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Inn at Chachalaca Bend?▼

Notable species at Inn at Chachalaca Bend include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Inn at Chachalaca Bend?▼

Birding at Inn at Chachalaca Bend is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Inn at Chachalaca Bend?▼

Inn at Chachalaca Bend offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.