Pecan Valley Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pecan Valley Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/6/2026Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/28/2026South Towne Crossing/Grackle Roost Site - Burleson, TX3 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Benbrook Lake--Rocky Creek Park1 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

2/28/2026Winscott Plover Road1 observed

Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

2/27/2026Winscott Plover Road1 observed

Barn Swallow (American)

Hirundo rustica

2/25/2026Johnson Co.-- E. CR 9131 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

2/25/2026Lake Weatherford1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

2/23/20265900 River Bend Drive, Benbrook, Texas, US (32.694, -97.426)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Black Vulture

53/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/6/2026

Cooper's Hawk

23/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/6/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/6/2026

Barred Owl

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/6/2026

American Crow

43/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/6/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

13/6/2026

Eastern Bluebird

33/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

603/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/6/2026

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 Pecan Valley Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pecan Valley Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pecan Valley Park?
Notable species at Pecan Valley Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pecan Valley Park?
Birding at Pecan Valley Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pecan Valley Park?
Pecan Valley Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.