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

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

5/28/2026240–298 E County Road 2120, Kingsville US-TX (27.4529,-97.8297)1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/27/2026699–799 E County Road 2180, Kingsville US-TX 27.40705, -97.744521 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/23/2026Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center garden area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

35/31/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/31/2026

Green Kingfisher

15/31/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Great Kiskadee

15/31/2026

Couch's Kingbird

15/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/31/2026

Painted Bunting

15/31/2026

Tropical Kingbird

15/28/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/23/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

15/23/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

15/23/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/23/2026

Dickcissel

15/23/2026

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

95/23/2026

Rock Pigeon

15/23/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/23/2026

Inca Dove

25/23/2026

Chimney Swift

15/23/2026

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.