Sibley Nature Center, Midland

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Sibley Nature Center, Midland is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Scaled Quail, Northern Shoveler, and Eurasian Collared-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

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/1/2026W. Kansas near E. Broadway1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

2/28/2026Wadley Barron Park, Midland (FWTX 56)1 observed

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

2/28/2026Riverside Dr & Hilltop9 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

2/27/2026Memorial Park/Buffalo wallow, Odessa1 observed

Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

2/22/2026Goldeneye Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

83/6/2026

White-winged Dove

43/6/2026

Mourning Dove

93/6/2026

American Coot

63/6/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

23/6/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

33/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

63/6/2026

House Sparrow

43/6/2026

House Finch

53/6/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

73/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

53/6/2026

Scaled Quail

13/2/2026

Northern Shoveler

13/1/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

33/1/2026

Bewick's Wren

23/1/2026

Cactus Wren

13/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

Spotted Towhee

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sibley Nature Center, Midland for birding?
The best months to visit Sibley Nature Center, Midland for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Sibley Nature Center, Midland?
Notable species at Sibley Nature Center, Midland include Scaled Quail, Northern Shoveler, Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, American Coot. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sibley Nature Center, Midland?
Birding at Sibley Nature Center, Midland is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sibley Nature Center, Midland?
Sibley Nature Center, Midland offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.