Bastrop State Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cedar Waxwing
Chipping Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Pine Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
American Kestrel
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Field Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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