Welder Wildlife Foundation

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Welder Wildlife Foundation is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 298 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts White-tipped Dove, Mourning Dove, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

3/4/2026White Point & Koonce Loop1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/3/2026Indian Point (CTC 073)36 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

2/27/2026Indian Point Park—Nueces Co. marshes (SE portion)1 observed

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

2/27/2026Home1 observed

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

2/26/2026Welder Wildlife Foundation--Hackberry Mott (restricted access)4 observed

Common Pauraque

Nyctidromus albicollis

2/25/2026Welder Wildlife Foundation--HQ (restricted access)4 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

2/22/2026Indian Point (CTC 073)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-tipped Dove

22/26/2026

Mourning Dove

52/26/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/26/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

12/26/2026

Great Kiskadee

22/26/2026

Green Jay

22/26/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

22/26/2026

Northern Mockingbird

22/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

202/26/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

12/26/2026

Northern Cardinal

22/26/2026

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 Welder Wildlife Foundation for birding?
The best months to visit Welder Wildlife Foundation for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Welder Wildlife Foundation?
Notable species at Welder Wildlife Foundation include White-tipped Dove, Mourning Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Great Kiskadee. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Welder Wildlife Foundation?
Birding at Welder Wildlife Foundation is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Welder Wildlife Foundation?
Welder Wildlife Foundation offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.