Welcome to your ultimate resource for discovering where to bird in Texas—from the pineywoods to the playas, the canyons to the coast.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder with a mile-long life list or just someone who saw a “very bright red bird” and now needs answers (hint: it was probably a cardinal), we’ve got you covered.
This page is your launchpad into our Where to Bird blog series, featuring guides to the best birding locations in Texas by region. Our goal? To help you find the birds—and the joy—in every corner of this great state.
What You’ll Find Here
We’ve put together regional guides full of helpful tips, from Texas birding locations near me (yes, we’re speaking your search engine’s language) to can’t-miss hotspots for spring migration, winter raptors, and everything in between.
Each guide includes:
- Top birding locations by region
- Basic habitat info
- What birds you can expect to see
- Why each place deserves a spot on your birding bucket list
Think of it as your friendly field guide, minus the Latin names you’ll pretend to pronounce.
What You Won’t Find (Yet)
At the moment, each post includes only the most popular sites and a general overview. Don’t worry—we’re just getting started. We’ll be adding:
- Expanded lists of under-the-radar hotspots
- Seasonal checklists and migration timing
- Maps, downloadable resources, and printable field guides
- Maybe even a few birder confessions (like the time someone ID’d a goat as a Great Horned Owl—names withheld to protect the guilty)
Meet the Guy in the Camper
Keep an eye out for Michael, the guy behind much of TexasBirder.com. He’s traveling Texas in the Texas Birder camper, exploring birding locations all over the state. If you spot him parked under a tree with a scope, a camera, and what appears to be way too many field guides—say hi!
You might even make it into a blog post.
Ready to Explore?
Tap a region below to dive into its birding hotspots:
- [Texas Birding Locations]
- [Dallas Birding Locations]
- [Houston Birding Locations]
- [Austin Birding Locations]
- [Northeast Texas Birding Locations]
- [West Texas Birding Locations]
- [Central Texas Birding Locations]
- [South Texas Birding Locations]
- [Texas Panhandle Birding Locations]
- [Southeast Texas Birding Locations]
- [Where to Bird Near the Upper Gulf Coast/ the Lower Gulf Coast/ San Antonio (Coming Soon!)]
New pages are added regularly, so bookmark this spot and check back often.
Let’s Go Birding, Y’all
Texas is home to more bird species than any other U.S. state. Whether you’re tracking warblers on the coast or searching for Montezuma Quail in the mountains, we’re here to help you find your next feathered moment.
Because the best birding locations in Texas are just waiting to be discovered—and now, so are you.
