Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm)

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Green-winged Teal among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose American Wigeon Green-winged Teal Mourning Dove Killdeer

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

2/23/2026Dallas Southside WTP14 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

2/22/20262015 Farm to Market Road 813, Ennis, Texas, US (32.447, -96.599)40 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/22/2026Dallas Southside WTP3 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

2/22/2026Loop 12 Boat Launch / wetlands area1 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

2/21/2026Obsidian Pl, Mesquite US-TX (32.7151,-96.5655)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

2/21/2026Trinity River Audubon Center16 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/21/2026Trinity River Audubon Center1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/21/2026Loop 12 Boat Launch / wetlands area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

453/5/2026

American Wigeon

23/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

43/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Killdeer

33/5/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

513/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

103/5/2026

Least Sandpiper

163/5/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

13/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

5003/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

53/5/2026

Great Egret

23/5/2026

Black Vulture

33/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

43/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/5/2026

Barred Owl

13/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Crested Caracara

13/5/2026

American Kestrel

43/5/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm)?▼

Notable species at Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm) include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, Killdeer. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm)?▼

Birding at Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm)?▼

Wolf Springs Road E. (incl. Blue Sky Sod Farm) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.