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

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, and Mourning Dove 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

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/3/20262597 County Road 122, Floresville US-TX 29.15682, -98.283271 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

2/28/2026Braunig Lake (HOTE 101)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

2/28/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/27/2026Espada Park1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

2/22/2026Calaveras Lake (HOTE 100)2 observed

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

2/22/2026Bexar Co.--Hardy/Mathis Rd. (E. of I-37)1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

2/21/2026Medina River Natural Area (HOTE 104)1 observed

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

2/21/2026Creech Prairie Restoration Site1 observed

Black-throated Sparrow

Amphispiza bilineata

2/21/2026Creech Prairie Restoration Site3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

73/1/2026

Green-winged Teal

23/1/2026

Mourning Dove

123/1/2026

Killdeer

13/1/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/1/2026

Great Egret

13/1/2026

Black Vulture

33/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

53/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

33/1/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/1/2026

American Kestrel

23/1/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

33/1/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

43/1/2026

Canyon Wren

23/1/2026

Bewick's Wren

33/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

43/1/2026

House Sparrow

93/1/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

203/1/2026

Common Grackle

73/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

53/1/2026

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 Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37) for birding?
The best months to visit Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37)?
Notable species at Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37) include American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37)?
Birding at Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37)?
Bexar County - Hardy/Mathis Road (E. of I-37) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.