Pace Bend Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pace Bend Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Greater Roadrunner 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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/6/2026Balcones Canyonlands NWR--Doeskin Ranch1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

3/6/2026Lewis Lake (view from CR402)2 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/6/2026Muir Lake (Lakeline Park)1 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

3/6/2026Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area--Central & Eastern portion (Travis Co.)7 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

3/6/2026Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area--Central & Eastern portion (Travis Co.)1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

3/6/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park2 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

3/6/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

3/5/2026Brittlyns Court1 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

3/5/202615915 Fisher Hollow Trail (HOME) TX 30.47996, -97.884111 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/3/2026The "Primrose Perch" (Private Residence)1 observed

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

3/3/2026TX-Burnet: Hidden Falls Golf Course, Meadowlakes US-TX (30.5628,-98.2937)2 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

3/2/2026Rob Roy Rd1 observed

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

3/2/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

13/5/2026

White-winged Dove

53/5/2026

Mourning Dove

133/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

23/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/5/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

13/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

23/5/2026

Canyon Wren

13/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/5/2026

House Finch

23/5/2026

American Goldfinch

13/5/2026

Chipping Sparrow

23/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/5/2026

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 Pace Bend Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pace Bend Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pace Bend Park?
Notable species at Pace Bend Park include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Greater Roadrunner, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pace Bend Park?
Birding at Pace Bend Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pace Bend Park?
Pace Bend Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.