Forest birding habitat

Bastrop State Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bastrop State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Cedar Waxwing, Chipping Sparrow, and Northern Cardinal 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

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/27/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.4 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/27/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.2 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/24/20269E Ranch (private)1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/24/2026Bastrop Co.--Paint Creek Rd.1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/23/20269E Ranch (private)1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/22/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.1 observed

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

5/21/2026216 Waikakaaua Drive2 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/20/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/29/2026

Chimney Swift

15/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

75/29/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/29/2026

White-eyed Vireo

35/29/2026

Blue Jay

15/29/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/29/2026

Carolina Wren

25/29/2026

American Robin

15/29/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

15/29/2026

Pine Warbler

35/29/2026

Summer Tanager

25/29/2026

Northern Cardinal

45/29/2026

Painted Bunting

35/29/2026

Mourning Dove

65/26/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/26/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/26/2026

American Crow

65/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bastrop State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bastrop State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bastrop State Park?
Notable species at Bastrop State Park include Cedar Waxwing, Chipping Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, Killdeer. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bastrop State Park?
Birding at Bastrop State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bastrop State Park?
Bastrop State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.