Mckinney Roughs Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Mckinney Roughs Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Great Egret, and Black Vulture 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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Great Egret
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Winter Wren
Carolina Wren
Bewick's Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Cedar Waxwing
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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