Barkley Meadows Park
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Barkley Meadows Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, and American Wigeon among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
American Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Rock Pigeon
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Long-billed Dowitcher
Spotted Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Cooper's Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
American Kestrel
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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