Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Poorwill, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Turkey Vulture 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

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

3/6/2026Big Bend NP--Rio Grande Village (FWTX 44)1 observed

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/6/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

3/2/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

3/2/2026Big Bend NP--Dugout Wells1 observed

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

3/1/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Long-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma longirostre

3/1/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/1/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Common Black Hawk

Buteogallus anthracinus

2/24/2026Big Bend NP--Daniels Ranch Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/6/2026

White-winged Dove

93/6/2026

Mourning Dove

33/6/2026

Greater Roadrunner

13/6/2026

Common Poorwill

13/6/2026

White-throated Swift

23/6/2026

Killdeer

23/6/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

Western Screech-Owl

13/6/2026

Great Horned Owl

13/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/6/2026

Green Kingfisher

13/6/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

43/6/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

13/6/2026

Black Phoebe

13/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/6/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/6/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

53/6/2026

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 Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road for birding?
The best months to visit Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road?
Notable species at Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road include Common Poorwill, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Turkey Vulture, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Say's Phoebe. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road?
Birding at Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road?
Big Bend National Park - Daniels Ranch Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.