Booty's Road Park

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Booty's Road Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Belted Kingfisher among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Black Vulture Red-shouldered Hawk Belted Kingfisher Eastern Phoebe Blue Jay

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Great-tailed Grackle (Western)

Quiscalus mexicanus

7/19/2026Veterans Park, Leander2 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

7/14/2026Lake Travis--Cypress Creek Park1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

7/13/2026Cat House (private backyard)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/19/2026

Black Vulture

97/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

157/19/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/19/2026

White-eyed Vireo

47/19/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

17/19/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/19/2026

Carolina Wren

57/19/2026

Bewick's Wren

17/19/2026

House Finch

17/19/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/19/2026

Summer Tanager

17/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

117/19/2026

Painted Bunting

27/19/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Texas Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Booty's Road Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Booty's Road Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Booty's Road Park?▼

Notable species at Booty's Road Park include Black Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Belted Kingfisher, Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Booty's Road Park?▼

Birding at Booty's Road Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Booty's Road Park?▼

Booty's Road Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.