South Side Lions Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

South Side Lions Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Swan Goose, and Egyptian Goose 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

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/3/20262597 County Road 122, Floresville US-TX 29.15682, -98.283271 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

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

32/27/2026

Swan Goose

22/27/2026

Egyptian Goose

12/27/2026

Northern Shoveler

62/27/2026

American Wigeon

12/27/2026

Mallard

92/27/2026

Ring-necked Duck

32/27/2026

White-winged Dove

32/27/2026

Mourning Dove

12/27/2026

American Coot

42/27/2026

Killdeer

12/27/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

42/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

182/27/2026

Great Egret

12/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/27/2026

Black Vulture

82/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

12/27/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/27/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

12/27/2026

Crested Caracara

22/27/2026

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 South Side Lions Park for birding?
The best months to visit South Side Lions Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at South Side Lions Park?
Notable species at South Side Lions Park include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Swan Goose, Egyptian Goose, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at South Side Lions Park?
Birding at South Side Lions Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at South Side Lions Park?
South Side Lions Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.