San Antonio Botanical Garden

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

San Antonio Botanical Garden is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Inca Dove, and White-winged Dove 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

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

3/6/2026Home1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/5/2026Crescent Bend Nature Park — Cibolo Creek (Guadalupe Co.)1 observed

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

3/4/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/3/2026Westcreek1 observed

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

3/3/2026Parman Library, San Antonio US-TX 29.63660, -98.514411 observed

Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

3/2/2026Crescent Bend Nature Park (Bexar Co.)1 observed

Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

3/1/2026Medina R. Crossing--Cagnon/Ponder Rds. (HOTE 115)1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/1/2026San Antonio KOA Holiday (Salado Creek Greenway)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/28/2026Backyard/green belt1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

2/28/2026San Antonio Riverwalk area1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

2/28/2026Converse City Park1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

2/28/2026Pike Road, San Antonio, Texas, 782091 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

2/28/2026Braunig Lake (HOTE 101)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

53/5/2026

Inca Dove

13/5/2026

White-winged Dove

103/5/2026

Mourning Dove

33/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

43/5/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

13/5/2026

Purple Martin

73/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

33/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

Long-billed Thrasher

53/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

83/5/2026

American Robin

123/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

403/5/2026

House Sparrow

153/5/2026

House Finch

53/5/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

83/5/2026

Spotted Towhee

13/5/2026

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 San Antonio Botanical Garden for birding?
The best months to visit San Antonio Botanical Garden for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at San Antonio Botanical Garden?
Notable species at San Antonio Botanical Garden include Mallard, Inca Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at San Antonio Botanical Garden?
Birding at San Antonio Botanical Garden is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at San Antonio Botanical Garden?
San Antonio Botanical Garden offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.