Brazos Bend State Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$7 per person
Open daily, 8 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
Brazos Bend State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 307 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Anhinga, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Common Gallinule
Limpkin
Killdeer
Anhinga
White Ibis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Mississippi Kite
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- George Observatory
- 40-Acre Lake
- Pilant Lake
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