Northeast Metro Park
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Northeast Metro Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
White-tipped Dove
Leptotila verreauxi
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Spotted Sandpiper
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Northern House Wren
Marsh Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
Field Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Common Grackle
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.
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