Mission Nature Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Mission Nature Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Cactus Wren, and Ladder-backed Woodpecker 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
Crimson-collared Grosbeak
Periporphyrus celaeno
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Greater Pewee
Contopus pertinax
Red-crowned x Red-lored Amazon (hybrid)
Amazona viridigenalis x autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Cactus Wren
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
House Sparrow
Greater Roadrunner
Turkey Vulture
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Great Kiskadee
Tropical Kingbird
Green Jay
Verdin
Long-billed Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
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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