Invista Wetlands

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Invista Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 221 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus

3/6/2026Riverside Park, Victoria US-TX 28.82168, -97.025462 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Riverside Park (CTC 027), Victoria2 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

3/6/2026Riverside Park (CTC 027), Victoria1 observed

Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

3/1/2026Hiller House1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/1/2026Victoria Memorial Park1 observed

Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata

2/24/2026Janecek Home7 observed

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

2/22/2026Ortego Home (private)1 observed

Audubon's Oriole

Icterus graduacauda

2/22/2026Ortego Home (private)1 observed

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

2/22/2026Ortego Home (private)1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

2/22/2026Ortego Home (private)2 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

2/22/2026Ortego Home (private)2 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

2/22/2026Wiegand Private Residence3 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

2/21/2026Athey Nature Area1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

2/21/2026Bennett Park (CTC 024)1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Invista Wetlands for birding?
The best months to visit Invista Wetlands for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Invista Wetlands?
Notable species at Invista Wetlands include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Invista Wetlands?
Birding at Invista Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Invista Wetlands?
Invista Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.