Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Killdeer, Least Sandpiper, and Laughing Gull 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)2 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)6 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

2/28/2026GCBO Abshier Mosquito Research Conservancy1 observed

Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

2/28/2026Anahuac Entrance Road1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

2/26/2026St Matthew’s Church1 observed

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 Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point for birding?
The best months to visit Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point?
Notable species at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point include Killdeer, Least Sandpiper, Laughing Gull, Forster's Tern, Neotropic Cormorant. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point?
Birding at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point?
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - onshore at Frozen Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.