Bastrop State Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bastrop State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Cedar Waxwing, Chipping Sparrow, and Northern Cardinal 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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/5/2026Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

3/3/2026Jenkins1 observed

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

3/1/2026Loop Rd., Smithville1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

2/24/2026Camp Swift1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

2/23/2026Lake Bastrop--North Shore Park1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

2/22/2026311 Matthew Cove, Bastrop Texas1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cedar Waxwing

42/25/2026

Chipping Sparrow

232/25/2026

Northern Cardinal

52/25/2026

Mourning Dove

12/25/2026

Killdeer

12/25/2026

Black Vulture

12/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

42/25/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/25/2026

Carolina Chickadee

12/25/2026

Carolina Wren

12/25/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/25/2026

American Robin

12/25/2026

White-throated Sparrow

12/25/2026

Pine Warbler

12/25/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

12/25/2026

American Kestrel

12/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

12/22/2026

Blue Jay

12/22/2026

Field Sparrow

12/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bastrop State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bastrop State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bastrop State Park?
Notable species at Bastrop State Park include Cedar Waxwing, Chipping Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, Killdeer. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bastrop State Park?
Birding at Bastrop State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bastrop State Park?
Bastrop State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.