Urban Park birding habitat

Barkley Meadows Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

6/1/2026Zilker Metro Park--Barton Springs area1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Zilker Metro Park--Barton Springs area1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/31/202610300 Stubble Quail Cir, Austin US-TX 30.37940, -97.706812 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/31/2026Brentwood Park, Austin1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

5/30/2026Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/20265805 Miramonte Dr, Austin US-TX (30.4165,-97.7558)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026Dahlstrom2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/20261712 Windsor Rd, Austin US-TX (30.2852,-97.7568)1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

5/27/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

175/31/2026

Great Egret

15/31/2026

Crested Caracara

25/31/2026

Barn Swallow

55/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

105/31/2026

European Starling

15/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

35/31/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

155/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

55/31/2026

Painted Bunting

35/31/2026

Rock Pigeon

45/30/2026

White-winged Dove

25/30/2026

Snowy Egret

45/30/2026

Green Heron

25/30/2026

Black Vulture

85/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

55/30/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

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 Barkley Meadows Park for birding?
The best months to visit Barkley Meadows Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Barkley Meadows Park?
Notable species at Barkley Meadows Park include Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Killdeer, Long-billed Dowitcher. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Barkley Meadows Park?
Birding at Barkley Meadows Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Barkley Meadows Park?
Barkley Meadows Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.