Morgan's Point

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Morgan's Point is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Laughing Gull, and Ring-billed 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

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

3/5/2026Wallisville Lake Project--JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026Clear Creek Village1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

3/4/2026Armand Bayou Nature Ctr. (UTC 081)1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

3/4/2026Little Cedar Bayou Park1 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

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)1 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

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

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

3/1/2026Bay Pointe neighborhood (Broad-Billed Hummingbird 2026 stakeout)1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

2/28/2026GCBO Abshier Mosquito Research Conservancy1 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

2/22/2026Pine Gully Park (UTC 079)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-breasted Merganser

32/25/2026

Laughing Gull

502/25/2026

Ring-billed Gull

102/25/2026

American Herring Gull

22/25/2026

Forster's Tern

202/25/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

22/25/2026

American Bittern

12/25/2026

Snowy Egret

22/25/2026

Brown Pelican

22/25/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

12/25/2026

Mourning Dove

22/24/2026

Killdeer

12/24/2026

Royal Tern

22/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

72/24/2026

Turkey Vulture

12/24/2026

Carolina Wren

12/24/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

62/24/2026

Common Grackle

72/24/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/24/2026

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 Morgan's Point for birding?
The best months to visit Morgan's Point for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Morgan's Point?
Notable species at Morgan's Point include Red-breasted Merganser, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Forster's Tern. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Morgan's Point?
Birding at Morgan's Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Morgan's Point?
Morgan's Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.