Live Oak City Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Live Oak City Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Egyptian Goose, Muscovy Duck, and Gadwall 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

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

3/6/2026Home1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/5/2026Crescent Bend Nature Park — Cibolo Creek (Guadalupe Co.)1 observed

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

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

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/4/2026Fischer Park1 observed

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

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

Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

3/2/2026Crescent Bend Nature Park (Bexar Co.)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

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

2/28/2026Converse City Park1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Egyptian Goose

202/23/2026

Muscovy Duck

82/23/2026

Gadwall

12/23/2026

Mallard

42/23/2026

American Coot

22/23/2026

Eastern Phoebe

12/23/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

202/23/2026

Canada Goose

12/22/2026

Blue-winged Teal

42/22/2026

Northern Shoveler

32/22/2026

Lesser Scaup

12/22/2026

White-winged Dove

72/22/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

12/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

12/22/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

12/22/2026

Great Egret

52/22/2026

Black Vulture

32/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

12/22/2026

Cooper's Hawk

12/22/2026

Barred Owl

12/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Live Oak City Park for birding?
The best months to visit Live Oak City Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Live Oak City Park?
Notable species at Live Oak City Park include Egyptian Goose, Muscovy Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Live Oak City Park?
Birding at Live Oak City Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Live Oak City Park?
Live Oak City Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.