Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and American Coot 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/6/2026Clear creek2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/5/2026Lake Providence Park1 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

3/5/2026Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/2026Lewisville Lake--East Hill Park1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/4/20263932 Saturn St, Flower Mound US-TX 33.03921, -97.065442 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/20263932 Saturn St, Flower Mound US-TX 33.03921, -97.065441 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

3/4/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/3/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Northern Flicker

23/5/2026

American Crow

33/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/5/2026

Brown Creeper

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

13/5/2026

Brown Thrasher

13/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

553/5/2026

Fox Sparrow

13/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

33/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/5/2026

Mallard

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

83/5/2026

American Coot

73/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/5/2026

Black Vulture

53/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton for birding?
The best months to visit Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton?
Notable species at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton include Mallard, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton?
Birding at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton?
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.