Urban Park birding habitat

Booty's Road Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

6/1/2026Tamarac Trail retention pond, Leander1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/20265805 Miramonte Dr, Austin US-TX (30.4165,-97.7558)1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/30/2026Mason Creek Trail, Leander1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Williamson Co.--Southwest Regional Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/2026Mills Pond at Wells Branch4 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/27/2026Muir Lake (Lakeline Park)4 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/27/2026Nursing And Rehab Spanish Oaks1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/26/2026Lake Travis--Cypress Creek Park1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/26/20261@78613CedarParkHome1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/26/2026Quarries Park, Austin1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)1 observed

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

205/25/2026

Northern Cardinal

45/25/2026

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 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.