Urban Park birding habitat

Bishop City Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bishop City Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

7/19/2026Nueces Co Rd 51 South of FM 702 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

7/12/2026Bishop City Park (CTC 085)1 observed

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

7/12/2026Bishop City Park (CTC 085)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

67/12/2026

Mottled Duck

17/12/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/12/2026

Inca Dove

17/12/2026

Common Ground Dove

17/12/2026

White-winged Dove

127/12/2026

Mourning Dove

87/12/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/12/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/12/2026

Chimney Swift

17/12/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/12/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

27/12/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/12/2026

Great Kiskadee

17/12/2026

Couch's Kingbird

27/12/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

17/12/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

17/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

47/12/2026

House Sparrow

357/12/2026

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