King Ranch - Norias Division
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Guided tours from $75
By reservation only
About This Location
King Ranch - Norias Division is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 336 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Harris's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, and Golden-fronted Woodpecker 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
Ringed Kingfisher
Megaceryle torquata
Altamira x Audubon's Oriole (hybrid)
Icterus gularis x graduacauda
Botteri's Sparrow
Peucaea botterii
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Harris's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Green Jay
Eastern Bluebird
Pyrrhuloxia
Mourning Dove
Cooper's Hawk
Loggerhead Shrike
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Meadowlark
Brewer's Blackbird
Northern Shoveler
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-tipped Dove
Greater Roadrunner
Killdeer
Great Egret
Black Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Laguna Atascosa NWR
- Port Mansfield
- Padre Island National Seashore
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