Brazos Bend State Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$7 per person
Open daily, 8 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
Brazos Bend State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 307 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Anhinga, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Philadelphia Vireo
Vireo philadelphicus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Blue-winged x Cinnamon Teal (hybrid)
Spatula discors x cyanoptera
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Barred Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Common Gallinule
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.
- 4
Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- George Observatory
- 40-Acre Lake
- Pilant Lake
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