Blanco State Park & Nature Trail
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Blanco State Park & Nature Trail is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Pied-billed Grebe, and Black Vulture 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
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Black Vulture
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Black-crested Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Common Raven
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.
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