McInnish Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

McInnish Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/5/2026Lake Providence Park1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Hillview Drive1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/5/2026Oak Point1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Grapevine Lake—Katie's Woods Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/2026Lewisville Lake--East Hill Park1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

3/5/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

3/5/2026River Legacy Park--Trail east of Collins St.1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/20263932 Saturn St, Flower Mound US-TX 33.03921, -97.065441 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026Kowalske’s Garden1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull (fuscus)

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery (PPW-W 086)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

52/23/2026

Northern Shoveler

142/23/2026

Mallard

42/23/2026

Killdeer

62/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

72/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

352/23/2026

Great Egret

12/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/23/2026

Black Vulture

22/23/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

22/23/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

22/23/2026

American Kestrel

12/23/2026

Blue Jay

42/23/2026

American Crow

62/23/2026

Tufted Titmouse

32/23/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

22/23/2026

Carolina Wren

22/23/2026

European Starling

2/23/2026

Northern Mockingbird

22/23/2026

House Sparrow

22/23/2026

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 McInnish Park for birding?
The best months to visit McInnish Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at McInnish Park?
Notable species at McInnish Park include Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at McInnish Park?
Birding at McInnish Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at McInnish Park?
McInnish Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.