Port Aransas Birding

Soar on over to the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center and join our experts, Ray Dillahunty and Leslie Hoesktra, for 'Birding on the Boardwalk' every Wednesday at 9:00 AM (1356 Ross Ave). This short but enriching walk along our boardwalk provides fantastic opportunities to observe the wonderful birds of the Gulf Coast. All experience levels are welcome, and if you don't have binoculars, worry not – we have loaner sets available. Discover the beauty of our avian residents with our knowledgeable guides. See you on the boardwalk!

Welcome to the Birdiest Festival in America, taking place from April 20th to 29th! South Texas boasts a diverse array of birds, including some found nowhere else in America. As spring migration peaks, join us in Corpus Christi, "The Birdiest City in America," to witness this stunning spectacle. Enjoy full and half-day field trips, presentations, workshops, nature-related exhibitors, and the thrilling Raptor Project. Indulge in Texas BBQ at our Southern Welcome and explore our Artisan Market for unique South Texas treasures. Whether on foot, by vehicle, or by boat, there's something for everyone's birding pleasure at the Birdiest Festival in America!

"The Wetlands Education Center provides free guided tours for the public, up to 15 people, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Groups of over ten visitors that would like a guided tour of the Wetlands Education Center should set up a private tour by contacting Adriana Reza at (361)749-3152 or adriana.reza@austin.utexas.edu   The Wetlands Education Center occupies 3.5 acres between the Marine Science Education Center and the South Jetty. It is a marsh/seagrass pond landscaped and planted with various seagrasses and appropriate coastal vegetation nourished by water from the Aransas Pass Ship Channel. The public is invited to stroll the surrounding boardwalk to observe migratory waterfowl and resident marsh birds. Visitors to the Wetlands Education Center - known as Windows to the Sea - will gain an understanding and appreciation for the role each facet of a wetland plays in supporting and maintaining the productivity of the coastal zone. Preservation of coastal wetlands and estuaries is vital to the health of area bays and the Gulf of Mexico. The grasses and shallow waters dissipate storm surges and prevent erosion, acting as natural buffers between land and sea. Educating school children and visitors about the importance of wetlands to both nature and man is the objective of the Wetlands Education Center.  

"The Wetlands Education Center provides free guided tours for the public, up to 15 people, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Groups of over ten visitors that would like a guided tour of the Wetlands Education Center should set up a private tour by contacting Adriana Reza at (361)749-3152 or adriana.reza@austin.utexas.edu   The Wetlands Education Center occupies 3.5 acres between the Marine Science Education Center and the South Jetty. It is a marsh/seagrass pond landscaped and planted with various seagrasses and appropriate coastal vegetation nourished by water from the Aransas Pass Ship Channel. The public is invited to stroll the surrounding boardwalk to observe migratory waterfowl and resident marsh birds. Visitors to the Wetlands Education Center - known as Windows to the Sea - will gain an understanding and appreciation for the role each facet of a wetland plays in supporting and maintaining the productivity of the coastal zone. Preservation of coastal wetlands and estuaries is vital to the health of area bays and the Gulf of Mexico. The grasses and shallow waters dissipate storm surges and prevent erosion, acting as natural buffers between land and sea. Educating school children and visitors about the importance of wetlands to both nature and man is the objective of the Wetlands Education Center.