Forest birding habitat

Cedar Hill State Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cedar Hill State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wood Duck, Canvasback, and Mourning Dove 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/18/2026Trinity River Audubon Center1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

7/16/2026Luna Vista back 91 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

7/15/20261915 Hurd Dr, Irving US-TX 32.87226, -96.977301 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

57/18/2026

Greater Roadrunner

17/18/2026

Killdeer

47/18/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

47/18/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/18/2026

Snowy Egret

17/18/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

17/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/18/2026

Mississippi Kite

67/18/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

27/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Eastern Phoebe

37/18/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

27/18/2026

White-eyed Vireo

27/18/2026

Blue Jay

37/18/2026

American Crow

37/18/2026

Carolina Chickadee

57/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

47/18/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

37/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cedar Hill State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Cedar Hill State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cedar Hill State Park?
Notable species at Cedar Hill State Park include Wood Duck, Canvasback, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Killdeer. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cedar Hill State Park?
Birding at Cedar Hill State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cedar Hill State Park?
Cedar Hill State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.