Birding Near Austin, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

62+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Austin

River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

1.4 mi away

Moderate

West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 204 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

2.4 mi away

Moderate

Brackenridge Field Labs (U.Tx.)

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 218 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

2.7 mi away

Easy

Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 272 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

3.4 mi away

Moderate

Southeast Greenway, Mueller

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 201 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

3.6 mi away

Moderate

Laguna Gloria, Austin

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 246 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

4.8 mi away

Easy

Barton Creek Wilderness Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 224 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

5.5 mi away

Moderate

Walnut Creek WTP

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 209 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

5.6 mi away

Easy

Shoal Creek Greenbelt - Sheffield Northwest Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 211 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

5.9 mi away

Easy

McKinney Falls State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 276 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

6.0 mi away

Moderate

Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 281 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
white egret perched on brown wooden post during daytime

Texas

6.7 mi away

Moderate

Hornsby Bend

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 362 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

6.9 mi away

Moderate

Platt Lane

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 271 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

7.2 mi away

Easy

Emma Long Metro Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 242 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

8.1 mi away

Easy

Richard Moya Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

8.1 mi away

Moderate

Walter E. Long Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 247 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

8.9 mi away

Easy

Barkley Meadows Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 225 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a view of a city and a river

Texas

10.2 mi away

Easy

Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 281 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

11.2 mi away

Moderate

Riata Pond & Trails

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 206 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

13.0 mi away

Moderate

Lake Travis - Mansfield Dam

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 207 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

13.2 mi away

Moderate

Mills Pond at Wells Branch

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 238 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

13.6 mi away

Easy

Northeast Metro Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 209 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

13.8 mi away

Moderate

Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 306 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

14.0 mi away

Moderate

Lake Creek Trail - West

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 284 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

14.5 mi away

Easy

Webberville Park (Big & Little)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 261 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

15.6 mi away

Moderate

Lake Pflugerville

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 226 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

15.7 mi away

Easy

Muir Lake (Lakeline Park)

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 217 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

16.4 mi away

Moderate

Lake Travis

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 203 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

19.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 242 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

19.2 mi away

Easy

Mckinney Roughs Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

19.8 mi away

Moderate

Meadow Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 218 recorded species.

LakeGrasslandSpringFall

Top Species Near Austin

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

White-winged DoveRed-shouldered HawkBarred OwlDowny WoodpeckerMonk ParakeetMourning DoveEastern PhoebeBlue JayCarolina ChickadeeGadwallAmerican WigeonMallardGreen-winged TealLesser ScaupBlue-winged TealRing-necked DuckRock PigeonMute SwanWood DuckIndian PeafowlBlack VultureTurkey VultureAmerican CrowBlack-bellied Whistling-DuckYellow-bellied Sapsucker+37 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park11 locations
Lake11 locations
River/Riparian6 locations
Forest6 locations
Wetland6 locations
Grassland2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Austin, TX?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Austin include West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt, Brackenridge Field Labs (U.Tx.), Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park, Southeast Greenway, Mueller, Laguna Gloria, Austin. These spots offer river/riparian, grassland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Austin?
Birders near Austin can spot species including White-winged Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk, Barred Owl, Downy Woodpecker, Monk Parakeet, Mourning Dove, Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Austin?
The best seasons for birding near Austin are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Austin?
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Austin, TX, ranging from 1.4 to 19.8 miles from the city center.