Urban Park birding habitat

Acequia Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Acequia Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Egyptian Goose, Muscovy Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/1/2026Leon Creek Greenway--Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

5/31/2026San Antonio Riverwalk area1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/31/2026My Backyard1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

5/31/2026Shannon’s Yard1 observed

Black Phoebe

Sayornis nigricans

5/30/202612307 Upton Park, San Antonio, Texas, US (29.454, -98.738)

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

5/28/20262597 County Road 122, Floresville US-TX 29.15703, -98.283251 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

5/28/2026Northern Hills Golf Course, San Antonio US-TX 29.56129, -98.410992 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

5/27/2026Leon Creek Greenway--Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/27/2026Leon Creek Greenway--Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

25/24/2026

Egyptian Goose

45/24/2026

Muscovy Duck

45/24/2026

Mallard

105/24/2026

White-winged Dove

85/24/2026

Mourning Dove

25/24/2026

Chimney Swift

45/24/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

85/24/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

15/24/2026

Great Egret

15/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/24/2026

Black Vulture

45/24/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/24/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/24/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/24/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

55/24/2026

White-eyed Vireo

65/24/2026

Blue Jay

15/24/2026

Cliff Swallow

5/24/2026

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