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Birding in the
​Pineywoods

Painted Bunting photo by Ashley Wahlberg
Here you will find helpful resources for birding in the Pineywoods including local checklists, links to birding hotspots, and some favorite websites and apps of PAS members. 

Checklists

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Brown-headed Nuthatch photo by Ashley Wahlberg
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White Ibis photo by Ron Thill
Click a link below to download the checklist and help you narrow down what species you may see in the Pineywoods based on the location and time of year.
Birds of the Pineywoods Checklist:  Compiled by several PAS members (David Wolf, Cliff Shackelford, Guy Luneau and Dean Fisher) in 2001, this checklist is greatly informative on what species you might find in the Pineywoods and how common they are throughout the year. This list is frequently referenced by our members.

Birds of East Texas Exclusive of the Gulf Coast:  Published in Nacogdoches in 1966, this is an interesting checklist to look at and compare to more recent checklists.

Deep East Texas Checklist:  Published by the city of Lufkin, this brochure highlights birding hotspots in Deep East Texas. It includes notable species, descriptions of the hotspots, and a useful map. PAS member Mimi Wolf's artwork is featured on the cover.

The Birds of Nacogdoches County and Lake Sam Rayburn:  PAS members Dr. Charles Dean Fish and David Wolf compiled this older (but still relevant) checklist for birding hotspots of Nacogdoches County and Lake Sam Rayburn--a birding hotspot that borders five counties. 

Birds of Angelina County:  Compiled by PAS members Louis Debetaz and Carroll Moore, this guide includes a species list and seasonal abundances of Angelina County birds.  

Birds of Texas Checklist:  The official list of Texas bird species as accepted by the Texas Bird Records Committee (TBRC) of the Texas Ornithological Society.  

Local birding hotspots

Click the links below to go to the eBird checklist at that Pineywoods birding hotspot. These links can help you learn what species have recently been sited. You do not need to register for an account to view these lists.

​eBird is a worldwide citizen science project, where anyone can contribute their bird sightings. The goal is to document bird biodiversity, distributions, abundance, habitat use, and trends through a simple checklist format. Experts review the records, and these data are used for conservation decisions, peer-reviewed papers, and student projects. Learn more about eBird here. 

Nacogodoches County: County list   
  • Alazan Bayou WMA 
    A diversity of sparrows can be found here
  • Pecan Park 
    Find many warblers during migration
  • Saint's Rest Road
  • SFA Experimental Forest
  • Tucker Woods
  • Lake Naconiche
  • Lake Sam Rayburn

Angelina County: ​County list
  • Ellen Trout Park 
  • Boykin Springs 
    Find Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Bachman's Sparrows here

San Augustine County: County list
  • Lake Sam Rayburn
  • Angelina National Forest

Cherokee County: County list
  • Neches River National Wildlife Refuge 
  • Caddoan Mounds State Park
  • Fairchild State Forest

Houston County: County list
  • Ratcliff Lake, Davy Crockett National Forest
  • Mission Tejas State Park

Trinity County: County list
  • Doug Bell Road
  • Davy Crockett National Forest

Polk County: County list
  • Lake Livingston State Park
  • Lake Livingston Dam and Spillway

Panola County: County list
  • Sugar Hill Road and Cemetery
  • Lake Murvaul

Rusk County: County list
  • Martin Creek Lake State Park

Sabine County: County list
  • Toledo Bend

Shelby County: County list
  • Toledo Bend Reservoir - Ragtown Recreation Area

Jasper County: County list
  • Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

There are also a number of birding loops in the Pineywoods, which are part of the Great Texas Wildlife Trails. You can find loops and hotspots near you by clicking here to view an interactive map.
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 Map of the Pineywoods
Image from Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD)
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Boykin Springs
​Image from Stephen F. Austin State University
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Alazan Bayou WMA
​Image from TWPD
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Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Image from TPWD
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Caddoan Mounds State Park
Image from TPWD

Some favorite websites and apps

Birding websites:
Texas
  • Texas Ornithological Society
  • Upper Texas Coast birding mini field guides and flashcards
    Mini field guides to take out with you if you are birding the Upper Texas Coast. Also flashcards to quiz yourself on warblers and sparrows!
  • Texas Bird Images
    Pineywoods = Region 3​​
  • Facts about Hummingbirds and their conservation can be found here, here, and here!
    There are over 300 hummingbird species, with 9 being common in Texas (and an additional 6 as rare visitors)!
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National
  • National Audubon Society
  • eBird​
    Share you bird sightings
  • Cornell Lab of Ornithology
    • ​Feeder Watch
      Learn your local feeder birds and what they want to eat
  • All About Birds
  • The Feather Atlas 
    Identify a feather you find
  • The Birds of North American Online
    You must have a paid account to access the full website
  • Macaulay Library 
    Wildlife media archive - great for learning bird songs!​
Birding apps:
  • BirdsEye NA
  • iBird Pro
  • iBird Ultimate
  • Merlin Bird ID
  • Raptor ID
  • Audubon Bird Guide
  • SongSleuth
  • A guide to binoculars

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Other wildlife/nature websites:
  • Wildflower search 
    More than just wildflowers
  • iNaturalist 
    Like eBird for many organisms - including plants
  • NatureFind 
    Find natural locations or events near you
  • Great Texas Wildlife Trails 
    Interactive maps with nature hotspots
    • ​Order physical maps by clicking here
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