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Birding Near San Antonio, 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 San Antonio

River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

2.3 mi away

Easy

Brackenridge Park (Avenue A & River Road)

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 271 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

3.1 mi away

Easy

San Antonio Botanical Garden

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 265 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

4.0 mi away

Easy

Olmos Basin Park - Judson Nature Trails

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 204 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

4.6 mi away

Easy

South Side Lions Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 232 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

5.6 mi away

Easy

Acequia Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a bike parked next to a sign for mount mitchell state park

Texas

7.9 mi away

Moderate

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 359 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

9.7 mi away

Easy

McAllister Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 236 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

9.8 mi away

Moderate

Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 240 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

12.2 mi away

Moderate

Medina River Natural Area

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 247 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

12.2 mi away

Moderate

Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 228 recorded species.

LakeRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

12.9 mi away

Easy

Live Oak City Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 243 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

13.5 mi away

Moderate

Braunig Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 283 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

13.8 mi away

Moderate

Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds.

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 229 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

13.9 mi away

Moderate

Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 229 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

15.0 mi away

Moderate

Calaveras Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 273 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

15.5 mi away

Easy

Stone Oak Park - North

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

17.0 mi away

Challenging

Friedrich Wilderness Pk

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 210 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
yellow and gray bird on brown tree branch

Texas

18.0 mi away

Easy

Crescent Bend Nature Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 276 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Canyon birding habitat

Texas

18.4 mi away

Challenging

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Canyon birding hotspot in Texas with 221 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

18.5 mi away

Moderate

Bexar County - Jungman Road

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
A roadrunner bird stands on a rock near a roof.

Texas

19.8 mi away

Moderate

Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 287 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

20.5 mi away

Moderate

Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 221 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

24.1 mi away

Moderate

Castroville Regional Pk

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 240 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

27.9 mi away

Easy

Cibolo Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 256 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

29.3 mi away

Easy

Landa Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 232 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

31.1 mi away

Easy

Guadalupe River State Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 239 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

32.3 mi away

Moderate

Jackson Nature Pk

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 223 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

32.4 mi away

Easy

Boerne City Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 278 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

34.7 mi away

Easy

Canyon Lake - Cranes Mill Park

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 233 recorded species.

LakeCanyonUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

35.6 mi away

Challenging

Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 241 recorded species.

LakeCanyonRiver/RiparianSpringFall

Top Species Near San Antonio

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Wood DuckWhite-winged DoveRed-shouldered HawkCrested CaracaraWhite-eyed VireoMallardInca DoveMourning DoveGreat EgretDowny WoodpeckerLadder-backed WoodpeckerBlack-bellied Whistling-DuckSwan GooseEgyptian GooseNorthern ShovelerAmerican WigeonMuscovy DuckBlack VultureTurkey VultureCarolina ChickadeeEastern PhoebeBlack-crested TitmouseCave SwallowBlue-gray GnatcatcherNorthern House Wren+37 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park12 locations
Lake9 locations
Forest8 locations
Wetland7 locations
River/Riparian6 locations
Canyon3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near San Antonio, TX?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of San Antonio include Brackenridge Park (Avenue A & River Road), San Antonio Botanical Garden, Olmos Basin Park - Judson Nature Trails, South Side Lions Park, Acequia Park. These spots offer river/riparian, urban park, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near San Antonio?▼
Birders near San Antonio can spot species including Wood Duck, White-winged Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk, Crested Caracara, White-eyed Vireo, Mallard, Inca Dove, Mourning Dove. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near San Antonio?▼
The best seasons for birding near San Antonio are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near San Antonio?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of San Antonio, TX, ranging from 2.3 to 35.6 miles from the city center.

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