San Juan Wetlands
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
San Juan Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, and Green-winged Teal 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
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Crimson-collared Grosbeak
Periporphyrus celaeno
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Greater Pewee
Contopus pertinax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Green-winged Teal
Rock Pigeon
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
White Ibis
Great Egret
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Great Kiskadee
Green Jay
Black-crested Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Curve-billed Thrasher
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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