Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Spotted Sandpiper, Great Blue Heron, and Bald Eagle 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

Redhead x Ring-necked Duck (hybrid)

Aythya americana x collaris

2/22/2026Nacogdoches WTP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

23/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/3/2026

Bald Eagle

13/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/3/2026

American Kestrel

13/3/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

23/3/2026

American Crow

93/3/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/3/2026

Tufted Titmouse

63/3/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/3/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/3/2026

Carolina Wren

43/3/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/3/2026

American Robin

23/3/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/3/2026

Savannah Sparrow

13/3/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

13/3/2026

Common Grackle

43/3/2026

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 Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park?
Notable species at Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park include Spotted Sandpiper, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park?
Birding at Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park?
Sam Rayburn Res. - Marion Ferry Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.