Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

3/6/202677429, Cypress US-TX 29.98231, -95.635971 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/5/20261203 Provident Oaks Ln, Houston US-TX 29.75953, -95.612081 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/5/202624703 Millers Lane, Katy, Texas, US (29.866, -95.802)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/4/2026Addicks Reservoir--S. Levee area1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

3/4/2026Kluge/Longwood Retention Basin1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

3/4/2026Houston Arboretum and Nature Center1 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

3/4/2026" Oceania Ct1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

83/3/2026

Northern Shoveler

653/3/2026

Gadwall

503/3/2026

Mallard

123/3/2026

Mottled Duck

53/3/2026

Lesser Scaup

43/3/2026

White-winged Dove

23/3/2026

Mourning Dove

33/3/2026

American Coot

853/3/2026

Black-necked Stilt

43/3/2026

Killdeer

23/3/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

23/3/2026

Laughing Gull

23/3/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

73/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

303/3/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

853/3/2026

White Ibis

63/3/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/3/2026

Snowy Egret

163/3/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

13/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin) for birding?
The best months to visit Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin)?
Notable species at Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin) include Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard, Mottled Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin)?
Birding at Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin)?
Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.