Davis Mountains State Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$5 per person
Open daily
About This Location
Davis Mountains State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and White-winged 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
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Chihuahuan Raven
Corvus cryptoleucus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Crissal Thrasher
Toxostoma crissale
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
White-winged Dove
Acorn Woodpecker
House Finch
Canyon Towhee
Red-naped Sapsucker
Say's Phoebe
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Bushtit
Rock Wren
Bewick's Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Pine Siskin
Lesser Goldfinch
Cassin's Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Black-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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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.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- McDonald Observatory
- Davis Mountains Preserve
- Fort Davis National Historic Site
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