Lick Creek Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lick Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

3/1/2026Carlos Lake1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

3/1/20269205 Whitney Ct.1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

2/28/2026Lick Creek Park (PPW-W 008)1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/22/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Ecology & Natural Resource area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

63/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

23/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

53/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

33/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/6/2026

White-eyed Vireo

43/6/2026

Blue Jay

33/6/2026

American Crow

13/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

33/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/6/2026

Brown Thrasher

23/6/2026

American Robin

23/6/2026

Cedar Waxwing

1103/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

113/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

43/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lick Creek Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lick Creek Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lick Creek Park?
Notable species at Lick Creek Park include Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lick Creek Park?
Birding at Lick Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lick Creek Park?
Lick Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.