Prothonotary Warbler
March 29, 2025
A new arrival to Holt Paradise Pond, more than one Prothonotary Warbler were spotted by
Birding Port Aransas
A collective resource for Nueces County for birders of all experience
This resource is available for anyone with an interest in enjoying the birding opportunities in the Port Aransas area as well in the rest of Nueces County. It is managed through a cooperative effort, with support and input from various sources. The purpose is to help you with finding the good birding locations, keeping up with recent observations and getting good intel on when and where to go based on friends of the site that share their into. Through posts from the site manager you may be able to get tips on exact locations or where to look online for more info.
Why Port Aransas
One reason why Port A offers a variety of birding opportunities starts with where it sits in regards to the flyway between the U.S. and South America. Birds that migrate through the Coastal Bend of Texas use Port A as well as other bird habitat along the coast in preparation for or for recharging from a long flight over the Gulf of America. In the right conditions, birds can get ‘trapped’ with a change of wind awaiting for migration north or south. Quality coastal habitat offers a respite for a gulf crossing.
Another reason for areas of potentially great birding are the islands of habitat that exist in what used to be expanses of good habitat. These ‘islands’ can become traditional to generations of birds moving north and south or maybe just stand out because of where they are. Regardless, many of these are the birding hotspots listed on e-Bird.
Birding is best in Port during the winter and spring months but you can always find birds year around.
Essentials for Port Aransas birding
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
The flagship property in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve system, the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center is the go to place for birds. more…
Joan and Scott Holt Paradise Pond
The flagship property in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve System, the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center is the go to place for birds.
Charlie's Pasture
The flagship property in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve System, the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center is the go to place for birds.
Wetland Park
The flagship property in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve System, the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center is the go to place for birds.
The beach
The flagship property in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve System, the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center is the go to place for birds.
Why Nueces County
One reason why Port A offers a variety of birding opportunities starts with where it sits in regards to the flyway between the U.S. and South America. Birds that migrate through the Coastal Bend of Texas use Port A as well as other bird habitat along the coast in preparation for or for recharging from a long flight over the Gulf of America. In the right conditions, birds can get ‘trapped’ with a change of wind awaiting for migration north or south. Quality coastal habitat offers a respite for a gulf crossing.
Another reason for areas of potentially great birding are the islands of habitat that exist in what used to be expanses of good habitat. These ‘islands’ can become traditional to generations of birds moving north and south or maybe just stand out because of where they are. Regardless, many of these are the birding hotspots listed on e-Bird
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