Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/3/2026Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)1 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

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

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

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

2/28/2026GCBO Abshier Mosquito Research Conservancy1 observed

Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

2/28/2026Anahuac Entrance Road1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

2/26/2026St Matthew’s Church1 observed

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 Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass) for birding?
The best months to visit Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass)?
Notable species at Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass) include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass)?
Birding at Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass)?
Yacht Basin/Tuna/Bob rd. area (b/w Bolivar Flats & Rollover Pass) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.