Sulphur Springs Road
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Sulphur Springs Road is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Great Blue Heron, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Pileated Woodpecker 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue-headed Vireo
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Black Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
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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