Colleyville Nature Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Colleyville Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, 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

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

3/6/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/6/2026Campion Trails--Mountain Creek Preserve, Irving1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Hillview Drive1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Grapevine Lake—Katie's Woods Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

3/5/2026River Legacy Park--Trail east of Collins St.1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

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

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026Grapevine Lake--Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant Co. portion)1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/3/2026Old Alton Bridge Trail1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/3/2026Argyle, Crawford Rd and 35W6 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

243/5/2026

Mallard

43/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/5/2026

Blue Jay

33/5/2026

American Crow

43/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

33/5/2026

Purple Martin

13/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

33/5/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

33/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Hermit Thrush

13/5/2026

House Finch

13/5/2026

Fox Sparrow

13/5/2026

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 Colleyville Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Colleyville Nature Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Colleyville Nature Center?
Notable species at Colleyville Nature Center include American Wigeon, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Colleyville Nature Center?
Birding at Colleyville Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Colleyville Nature Center?
Colleyville Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.