Bear Creek Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, 7:00 AM - dusk
About This Location
Bear Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, White Ibis, and Great Egret 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
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Savannah Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Arrive early in the morning for peak bird activity and to secure parking at popular viewing areas.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- George Bush Park
- Cullinan Park
- Addicks Reservoir
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