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Birding Near Plano, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

54+

Species

8

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Plano

Forest birding habitat

Texas

2.3 mi away

Moderate

Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N.

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 241 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

3.0 mi away

Easy

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 214 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

4.0 mi away

Easy

Breckenridge Park, Richardson

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 235 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

5.0 mi away

Moderate

Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 219 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

9.7 mi away

Moderate

Lavon Lake - Brockdale Pk area

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 212 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

9.9 mi away

Easy

Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 208 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

10.7 mi away

Moderate

Heard National Sci. Mus.& Wildlife Sanct

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 251 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

12.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Ray Hubbard - Wynn Joyce Pk

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 211 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

12.9 mi away

Moderate

White Rock Lake - Sunset Bay area

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 249 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

14.2 mi away

Moderate

White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 299 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

14.6 mi away

Easy

McInnish Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 254 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

15.4 mi away

Easy

Sam Houston Trail Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

16.3 mi away

Moderate

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 276 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

17.3 mi away

Easy

Lewisville Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 269 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

17.7 mi away

Easy

Trammell Crow Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

20.0 mi away

Easy

Rochester Park - Texas Buckeye Trail, Dallas

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 209 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Mountain birding habitat

Texas

21.1 mi away

Challenging

Campion Trails - Mountain Creek Preserve, Irving

Mountain birding hotspot in Texas with 235 recorded species.

MountainRiver/RiparianSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

21.8 mi away

Moderate

Trinity River Audubon Center

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 242 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

22.1 mi away

Easy

Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr.

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 228 recorded species.

ForestLakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

22.4 mi away

Moderate

Joppa Preserve & Lemmon Lakes

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 232 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

24.5 mi away

Moderate

Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion)

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 251 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

26.1 mi away

Moderate

Dallas Southside WTP

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 282 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

26.6 mi away

Moderate

Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 229 recorded species.

ForestLakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

26.6 mi away

Challenging

Goat Island Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 202 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

26.8 mi away

Moderate

Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 229 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

28.1 mi away

Easy

River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 255 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

28.9 mi away

Easy

Colleyville Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 234 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

29.2 mi away

Easy

River Legacy Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 261 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
A calm body of water with a rustic wooden fence.

Texas

29.7 mi away

Moderate

Village Creek Drying Beds - ACCESS CLOSED July 2025

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 323 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

30.3 mi away

Moderate

John Bunker Sands Wetlands Ctr

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 288 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Plano

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMourning DoveRing-billed GullDouble-crested CormorantBlack VultureMallardRed-bellied WoodpeckerAmerican CrowNorthern MockingbirdEastern BluebirdWhite-winged DoveGreat Blue HeronKilldeerPied-billed GrebeBlue JayCarolina ChickadeeTufted TitmouseCarolina WrenHooded MerganserGreat EgretCommon LoonBald EagleBuffleheadMuscovy DuckWood Duck+29 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park11 locations
Lake9 locations
Forest8 locations
River/Riparian7 locations
Wetland6 locations
Coastal2 locations
Grassland1 location
Mountain1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Plano, TX?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Plano include Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N., Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano, Breckenridge Park, Richardson, Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, Lavon Lake - Brockdale Pk area. These spots offer forest, wetland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Plano?▼
Birders near Plano can spot species including Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Black Vulture, Mallard, Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Crow. The area's 8 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Plano?▼
The best seasons for birding near Plano are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Plano?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Plano, TX, ranging from 2.3 to 30.3 miles from the city center.

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