Lajitas
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Lajitas is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Mexican Duck among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mexican Duck
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
White-winged Dove
Greater Roadrunner
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Black Phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Common Raven
Rock Wren
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Ring-necked Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
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
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