San Marcos Springs
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
San Marcos Springs is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, White-winged Dove, and Black Vulture 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
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cedar Waxwing
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Black Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Crested Caracara
Eastern Phoebe
Northern Mockingbird
Lesser Goldfinch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
White-eyed Vireo
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
White-winged Dove
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Blue Jay
Black-crested Titmouse
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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