Pedernales Falls State Park
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Pedernales Falls State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Woodcock, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Woodcock
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Eastern Phoebe
Common Raven
Black-crested Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
Carolina Wren
Bewick's Wren
Lesser Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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