Government Canyon State Natural Area
Texas · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Government Canyon State Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, and Great Horned Owl among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Canyon Towhee
Melozone fusca
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Clay-colored Thrush
Turdus grayi
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Golden-cheeked Warbler
Setophaga chrysoparia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Crested Caracara
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Hutton's Vireo
Common Raven
Carolina Chickadee
Black-crested Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Carolina Wren
Bewick's Wren
Lesser Goldfinch
Black-and-white Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Great Horned Owl
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Common Pauraque
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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