River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

3/6/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Northern Flicker (Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/6/2026Campion Trails--Mountain Creek Preserve, Irving1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Hillview Drive1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Grapevine Lake—Katie's Woods Park1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

3/5/2026River Legacy Park--Trail east of Collins St.1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/20263932 Saturn St, Flower Mound US-TX 33.03921, -97.065441 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026Grapevine Lake--Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant Co. portion)1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/2/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)

Dryobates pubescens

2/28/2026Grapevine Lake--Meadowmere Pk (Denton Co. portion)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

53/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

73/5/2026

Gadwall

93/5/2026

American Wigeon

303/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

63/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

103/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

403/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/5/2026

American Robin

53/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth for birding?
The best months to visit River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth?
Notable species at River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth include Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth?
Birding at River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth?
River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.