Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Gadwall, and Mallard 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

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

3/6/2026Cibolo Nature Ctr. (HOTE 078)2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/5/2026Medina Dam (HOTE 109)2 observed

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

3/4/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/3/2026Westcreek1 observed

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

3/3/2026Parman Library, San Antonio US-TX 29.63660, -98.514411 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/1/2026Kendall Ridge1 observed

Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

3/1/2026Medina R. Crossing--Cagnon/Ponder Rds. (HOTE 115)1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/1/2026San Antonio KOA Holiday (Salado Creek Greenway)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/28/2026Backyard/green belt1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

2/28/2026San Antonio Riverwalk area1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

2/28/2026Pike Road, San Antonio, Texas, 782091 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/28/2026Classen-Steubing Ranch Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Muscovy Duck

43/6/2026

Gadwall

203/6/2026

Mallard

23/6/2026

White-winged Dove

103/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Black Vulture

103/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

53/6/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

13/6/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/6/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/6/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/6/2026

Common Raven

13/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/6/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

43/6/2026

Purple Martin

23/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area for birding?
The best months to visit Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area?
Notable species at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area include Muscovy Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area?
Birding at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area?
Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.