Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture, and Turkey Vulture 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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/1/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

2/28/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

2/28/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Lesser Greenlet

Pachysylvia decurtata

2/28/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

American Tree Sparrow

Spizelloides arborea

2/28/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

2/27/2026Fort Hood--Pollinator Garden1 observed

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

2/24/2026North Fort Hood (Limited access)1 observed

Yellow-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax graculus

2/24/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

33/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

American Crow

23/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/5/2026

Canyon Wren

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

43/5/2026

Field Sparrow

53/5/2026

Fox Sparrow

13/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/5/2026

Vesper Sparrow

13/5/2026

Lincoln's Sparrow

43/5/2026

Spotted Towhee

33/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/5/2026

Mourning Dove

33/2/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/2/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/2/2026

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 Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access)?
Notable species at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) include Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Eastern Phoebe. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access)?
Birding at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access)?
Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.