Urban Park birding habitat

Alexander Deussen Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Alexander Deussen Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Fish Crow, Mourning Dove, and Black Vulture 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

Gray Kingbird

Tyrannus dominicensis

5/31/2026East River 9 Golf Course1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/30/2026Bliss Meadows Park, Pasadena1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

5/31/2026

Great Egret

5/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

5/31/2026

Barn Swallow

5/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

5/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

5/31/2026

Limpkin

15/30/2026

Laughing Gull

25/30/2026

Anhinga

15/30/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

25/30/2026

White Ibis

35/30/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Tricolored Heron

15/30/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

85/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Fish Crow

15/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/30/2026

Carolina Wren

15/30/2026

European Starling

15/30/2026

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 Alexander Deussen Park for birding?
The best months to visit Alexander Deussen Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Alexander Deussen Park?
Notable species at Alexander Deussen Park include Fish Crow, Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Alexander Deussen Park?
Birding at Alexander Deussen Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Alexander Deussen Park?
Alexander Deussen Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.