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Sep
09
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Top Ten Best Places to Bird in Texas During September

Top Ten Best Places to Bird in Texas During September

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September in Texas means two things: lingering summer heat and spectacular birding. As migration kicks into high gear, the Lone Star State becomes the ultimate crossroads for millions of birds heading south. I’ve been birding Texas for decades, and September is one of those months where you never leave the field without a story—and usually without a stiff neck from staring up at kettles of hawks. Here are my top ten best places to bird in Texas during September, based on years of binocular time, field notes, and the occasional sunburn. 1. Padre Island National Seashore (South Texas Coast) Padre…
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Aug
10
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Birding at Davis Mountains State Park in August: Cool Nights, Hot Days, and Surprising Birds

Birding at Davis Mountains State Park in August: Cool Nights, Hot Days, and Surprising Birds

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Discover cooler summer birding at Davis Mountains State Park. Spot Acorn Woodpeckers, Scott’s Orioles, and more in scenic West Texas. If you’re looking for birding in West Texas that doesn’t leave you feeling like you’ve been broiled in a convection oven, put Davis Mountains State Park at the top of your August travel list. Perched at over 5,000 feet in elevation, this scenic park offers warm but tolerable summer days and cool, refreshing nights—perfect conditions for both people and birds. In August, the Davis Mountains are alive with bird activity, making it one of the best birding spots in Texas…
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May
24
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird Near Dallas: Top Spots for Urban Birders and Wild Escapes

Where to Bird Near Dallas: Top Spots for Urban Birders and Wild Escapes

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Before you grab your binocs and chase that next lifer, just a quick note: this list highlights some of the most popular birding locations in the region, with only the basics to get you started. Think of it as a beginner’s guide for your next birdy road trip. We’re working on adding even more locations, juicy details, seasonal tips, and probably a few “you had to be there” birder stories. And hey—if you’re out exploring Texas, keep an eye out for Michael in the Texas Birder camper. He’s crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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May
22
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird in Texas: 10 Must-Visit Birding Locations in the Lone Star State

Where to Bird in Texas: 10 Must-Visit Birding Locations in the Lone Star State

Birding Locations,
Before you grab your binocs and chase that next lifer, just a quick note: this list highlights some of the most popular birding locations in the region, with only the basics to get you started. Think of it as a beginner’s guide for your next birdy road trip. We’re working on adding even more locations, juicy details, seasonal tips, and probably a few “you had to be there” birder stories. And hey—if you’re out exploring Texas, keep an eye out for Michael in the Texas Birder camper. He’s crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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May
16
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird in Northeast Texas: Pines, Prairies, and a Whole Lotta Warblers

Where to Bird in Northeast Texas: Pines, Prairies, and a Whole Lotta Warblers

Birding Locations,
Before you grab your binocs and chase that next lifer, just a quick note: this list highlights some of the most popular birding locations in the region, with only the basics to get you started. Think of it as a beginner’s guide for your next birdy road trip. We’re working on adding even more locations, juicy details, seasonal tips, and probably a few “you had to be there” birder stories. And hey—if you’re out exploring Texas, keep an eye out for Michael in the Texas Birder camper. He’s crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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May
14
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird Near Austin: Hill Country Highlights, City Surprises & Feathered Funk

Where to Bird Near Austin: Hill Country Highlights, City Surprises & Feathered Funk

Birding, Birding Locations,
Before you grab your binocs and chase that next lifer, just a quick note: this list highlights some of the most popular birding locations in the region, with only the basics to get you started. Think of it as a beginner’s guide for your next birdy road trip. We’re working on adding even more locations, juicy details, seasonal tips, and probably a few “you had to be there” birder stories. And hey—if you’re out exploring Texas, keep an eye out for Michael in the Texas Birder camper. He’s crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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May
07
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird in South Texas: Tropics, Tangles, and Life Birds Around Every Bend

Where to Bird in South Texas: Tropics, Tangles, and Life Birds Around Every Bend

Birding Locations,
Before you grab your binocs and chase that next lifer, just a quick note: this list highlights some of the most popular birding locations in the region, with only the basics to get you started. Think of it as a beginner’s guide for your next birdy road trip. We’re working on adding even more locations, juicy details, seasonal tips, and probably a few “you had to be there” birder stories. And hey—if you’re out exploring Texas, keep an eye out for Michael in the Texas Birder camper. He’s crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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Apr
28
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird in Southeast Texas: Swamps, Shorebirds & Slightly Sweaty Joy

Where to Bird in Southeast Texas: Swamps, Shorebirds & Slightly Sweaty Joy

Birding Locations,
Before you grab your binocs and chase that next lifer, just a quick note: this list highlights some of the most popular birding locations in the region, with only the basics to get you started. Think of it as a beginner’s guide for your next birdy road trip. We’re working on adding even more locations, juicy details, seasonal tips, and probably a few “you had to be there” birder stories. And hey—if you’re out exploring Texas, keep an eye out for Michael in the Texas Birder camper. He’s crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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Apr
20
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Cranky Birders and Happy Warblers: A Spring Migration Story

Cranky Birders and Happy Warblers: A Spring Migration Story

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When the birds are cheerful, but the humans need a snack. Spring Migration at High Island and Sabine Woods: Where the Birds Are Plentiful and the Crankiness Occasional Ah, spring migration in Texas — that magical time when warblers, vireos, buntings, and thrushes descend on our coastal sanctuaries like feathery confetti from the sky. Nowhere is that birdy abundance more spectacular than High Island and Sabine Woods — the crown jewels of Texas coast birding. Every April, these oak mottes along the Gulf fill up with exhausted, brightly colored migrants and equally colorful birders, some wearing camo vests with more…
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Apr
19
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where Birds Fly and Families Bond: The Magic of Spring Migration on the Texas Coast

Where Birds Fly and Families Bond: The Magic of Spring Migration on the Texas Coast

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(Header photo is a Prothonotary Warbler at Sabine Woods) Every spring, like clockwork and magic combined, the Texas Gulf Coast transforms into a living tapestry of feathers, song, and spectacle. For those of us lucky enough to find ourselves at High Island or Sabine Woods during peak migration, it’s more than just birding — it’s a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest performances. At places like Boy Scout Woods, Hooks Woods, and Smith Oaks on High Island — and the almost mythical Sabine Woods just a bit further east — the trees seem to hum with energy. One moment…
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