Fall Migration Windows on the Upper Texas Coast

All data from A Birder's checklist of the Upper Texas Coast 8th edition ©1998 Houston Outdoor Nature Club Ornithology Group

Key: = abundant, = common, = uncommon, = rare, = very rare

 

Species AUG SEP OCT NOV
Osprey

Swallow-tailed Kite

White-tailed Kite

Mississippi Kite

Bald Eagle

Northern Harrier

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

Harris's Hawk  

Red-shouldered Hawk

Broad-winged Hawk

Swainson's Hawk

White-tailed Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Abundant - Cannot be missed on anyday in proper season and habitat
Common - Should be seen or heard on any day in proper season and habitat
Uncommon - to be expected, but not always present in proper season and habitat
Rare - Not to be expected more than once or twice per season or year.
Very Rare - Not to be expected every year.