Bastrop County - Sayers Road

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bastrop County - Sayers Road is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canvasback, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canvasback Mourning Dove Killdeer Black Vulture Turkey Vulture

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/18/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

7/16/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)10 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

27/14/2026

Mourning Dove

47/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/14/2026

Western Kingbird

27/14/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

37/14/2026

Purple Martin

807/14/2026

Barn Swallow

157/14/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/14/2026

House Finch

27/14/2026

Common Grackle

157/14/2026

Painted Bunting

17/14/2026

Dickcissel

607/14/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/11/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/11/2026

Cliff Swallow

47/10/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

37/10/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bastrop County - Sayers Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Bastrop County - Sayers Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Bastrop County - Sayers Road?▼

Notable species at Bastrop County - Sayers Road include Canvasback, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Bastrop County - Sayers Road?▼

Birding at Bastrop County - Sayers Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Bastrop County - Sayers Road?▼

Bastrop County - Sayers Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.