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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

7/20/202611818 Hardee Walk, San Antonio, Texas, US (29.455, -98.726)1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

7/17/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio US-TX 29.45950, -98.457991 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/17/2026Calaveras Lake (HOTE 100)1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/16/2026Braunig Lake (HOTE 101)1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

7/15/2026Woodlawn Lake (HOTE 093)1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/15/2026Braunig Lake (HOTE 101)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/15/2026915 Morey Peak Dr, San Antonio US-TX 29.53603, -98.507381 observed

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

7/14/20261779 County Road 124, Floresville US-TX 29.16943, -98.298651 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/14/2026Brackenridge Park (Avenue A & River Rd.)1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/12/2026El Dorado Elementary, San Antonio US-TX 29.55134, -98.395242 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/12/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

27/19/2026

Chimney Swift

87/19/2026

Black Vulture

27/19/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/19/2026

Blue Jay

27/19/2026

Carolina Wren

17/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/19/2026

House Sparrow

37/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/19/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

207/19/2026

Mourning Dove

57/19/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

7/19/2026

Common Gallinule

17/19/2026

Black-necked Stilt

107/19/2026

Killdeer

7/19/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

17/19/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Least Tern

7/19/2026

White-faced Ibis

7/19/2026

Little Blue Heron

7/19/2026

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.