San Angelo - Spring Creek Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

San Angelo - Spring Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Cinnamon Teal 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

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

3/1/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

2/23/2026Bentwood Country Club--Columbine Rd Pond1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/22/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir, San Angelo US-TX 31.31857, -100.504871 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

2/22/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir, San Angelo US-TX 31.31857, -100.504871 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

2/21/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir--Brushlands below dam1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

12/27/2026

Wood Duck

22/27/2026

Cinnamon Teal

42/27/2026

Northern Shoveler

22/27/2026

Gadwall

112/27/2026

Green-winged Teal

22/27/2026

Wild Turkey

112/27/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

82/27/2026

White-winged Dove

252/27/2026

Mourning Dove

152/27/2026

American Coot

302/27/2026

Ring-billed Gull

32/27/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

22/27/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

12/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

42/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

22/27/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

12/27/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

42/27/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

52/27/2026

Northern Flicker

12/27/2026

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 San Angelo - Spring Creek Park for birding?
The best months to visit San Angelo - Spring Creek Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park?
Notable species at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park?
Birding at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park?
San Angelo - Spring Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.