Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center

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1356 Ross Ave
Port Aransas, TX 78373
+1 (361) 749-0081
https://cityofportaransas.org

The Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in Port Aransas, TX, is a serene oasis for nature enthusiasts. Situated alongside the Lewis Wilcox Wastewater Treatment Plant, this center boasts a native pollinator garden and majestic trees in the front area.

Visitors can stroll along two boardwalks spanning 1,225 feet over freshwater wetlands, featuring shaded observation platforms, benches, and spotting scopes. Connecting to the Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture South Trail, guests can embark on a 1.25-mile journey through salt marsh and grassland prairie habitats, with an observation tower offering panoramic views halfway down the trail.

Open from sunrise to sunset, this birding center provides a tranquil setting for birdwatching enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the local avian wildlife. With guided birding walks led by knowledgeable experts and accolades including being named the #1 Top Ten Boardwalk in Texas, the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center offers a rewarding experience for nature lovers of all levels.

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Elle L.
8/17/2025

Serene spot for bird lovers. We enjoyed wandering the docks late in the day and saw lots of different birds! Looks like it's part of a larger complex of trails and overlooks. Definitely will...

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Susan E.
4/18/2025

We were in Port Aransas for 2 days in mid-April to look for migrating birds. The one place we went to several times was the Leonabelle Turnbull birding center. We visited both morning and...

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Judy B.
4/9/2025

one of my fav birding places. They have really improved the pier out over the water. You are up high with the birds down low, so not really disturbing the birds and you get great looks. We got...

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Christina R.
5/16/2024

Home of Boots the local celebrity alligator. Apparently he is the only gator in this area as he is territorial and tries to run any others off. Don't recommend bringing your pets for this reason,...

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Klaudia V.
11/28/2024

Beautiful Place. Exotic coastal birds. Be weather wise and bring water. I visit here 3 times a year. Always leave happy. Birder's paradise.

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