Temple Lions Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Temple Lions Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Greater Yellowlegs, Turkey Vulture, and American Crow 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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/6/2026247–337 W Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights US-TX 31.07307, -97.676882 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/3/2026Bell Co.--Witter Lane1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/2/2026Bell Co.--Witter Lane1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/1/2026Little River--Sunshine / Reed Cemetery Rds.2 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater Roadrunner

13/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/5/2026

Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid)

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

13/5/2026

European Starling

33/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/4/2026

Black Vulture

103/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

43/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

American Kestrel

23/4/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

13/4/2026

Eastern Bluebird

43/4/2026

House Finch

13/4/2026

Savannah Sparrow

73/4/2026

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 Temple Lions Park for birding?
The best months to visit Temple Lions Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Temple Lions Park?
Notable species at Temple Lions Park include Greater Yellowlegs, Turkey Vulture, American Crow, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid). The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Temple Lions Park?
Birding at Temple Lions Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Temple Lions Park?
Temple Lions Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.