Urban Park birding habitat

Arthur Storey Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Arthur Storey Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Egyptian Goose, and Muscovy Duck 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

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

7/19/2026Buffalo Bayou--E. of Cinco Ranch Blvd & W. of TX991 observed

Gray Kingbird

Tyrannus dominicensis

7/18/2026East River 9 Golf Course1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

27/15/2026

Egyptian Goose

27/15/2026

Muscovy Duck

97/15/2026

Mallard

507/15/2026

Mottled Duck

27/15/2026

Rock Pigeon

167/15/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

57/15/2026

White-winged Dove

57/15/2026

Mourning Dove

37/15/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/15/2026

Chimney Swift

57/15/2026

Laughing Gull

307/15/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

1307/15/2026

White Ibis

167/15/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

27/15/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/15/2026

Tricolored Heron

67/15/2026

Snowy Egret

257/15/2026

Green Heron

17/15/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

507/15/2026

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