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Birding Near Arlington, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

59+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Arlington

River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

3.3 mi away

Easy

River Legacy Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 261 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
A calm body of water with a rustic wooden fence.

Texas

3.5 mi away

Moderate

Village Creek Drying Beds - ACCESS CLOSED July 2025

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 323 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

3.6 mi away

Easy

River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 255 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

7.0 mi away

Easy

River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 217 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

10.3 mi away

Easy

Colleyville Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 234 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

10.8 mi away

Easy

Cedar Hill State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 226 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Mountain birding habitat

Texas

11.0 mi away

Challenging

Campion Trails - Mountain Creek Preserve, Irving

Mountain birding hotspot in Texas with 235 recorded species.

MountainRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

16.0 mi away

Easy

Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr.

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 228 recorded species.

ForestLakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

16.3 mi away

Easy

Trammell Crow Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

16.5 mi away

Easy

Sam Houston Trail Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

16.8 mi away

Moderate

Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion)

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 251 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

18.5 mi away

Easy

McInnish Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 254 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

18.8 mi away

Moderate

Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 229 recorded species.

ForestLakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

20.6 mi away

Easy

Pecan Valley Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

20.6 mi away

Easy

Rochester Park - Texas Buckeye Trail, Dallas

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 209 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

21.7 mi away

Moderate

Joppa Preserve & Lemmon Lakes

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 232 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

22.1 mi away

Easy

Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area)

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 291 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

22.8 mi away

Easy

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 264 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

22.8 mi away

Moderate

White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 299 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

22.9 mi away

Easy

Benbrook Lake - Mustang Park

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 269 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

23.0 mi away

Easy

Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 208 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

23.5 mi away

Moderate

Trinity River Audubon Center

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 242 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

24.0 mi away

Moderate

White Rock Lake - Sunset Bay area

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 249 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

24.1 mi away

Moderate

Benbrook Lake - Holiday Pk

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 225 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

24.1 mi away

Easy

Lewisville Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 269 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

24.1 mi away

Moderate

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 276 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

26.8 mi away

Challenging

Goat Island Preserve

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 202 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

28.0 mi away

Moderate

Dallas Southside WTP

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 282 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

31.8 mi away

Moderate

Lake Ray Hubbard - Wynn Joyce Pk

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 211 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

32.7 mi away

Moderate

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

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 265 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Arlington

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Great Blue HeronTurkey VultureRed-shouldered HawkEastern PhoebeWhite-eyed VireoCanada GooseWood DuckBlue-winged TealNorthern ShovelerGadwallRed-winged BlackbirdCedar WaxwingRock PigeonMourning DoveGreat-tailed GrackleBewick's WrenMallardAmerican WigeonDouble-crested CormorantGreat EgretCanvasbackAmerican CootKilldeerEuropean StarlingNorthern Mockingbird+34 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park13 locations
Lake11 locations
Forest8 locations
River/Riparian7 locations
Wetland6 locations
Coastal2 locations
Mountain1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Arlington, TX?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Arlington include River Legacy Park, Village Creek Drying Beds - ACCESS CLOSED July 2025, River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint, River Trails Park - trails W. of park, Fort Worth, Colleyville Nature Center. These spots offer river/riparian, urban park, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near Arlington?▼
Birders near Arlington can spot species including Great Blue Heron, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Eastern Phoebe, White-eyed Vireo, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Arlington?▼
The best seasons for birding near Arlington are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Arlington?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Arlington, TX, ranging from 3.3 to 32.7 miles from the city center.

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