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

Black-capped Vireo

Vireo atricapilla

5/31/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026Trinity River Audubon Center2 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

5/31/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

5/30/2026Elise Walker Outdoor Learning Center2 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

5/23/2026Elise Walker Outdoor Learning Center1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/22/2026Campion Trails--SE/Twin Wells Park area2 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/22/2026Campion Trails--SE/Twin Wells Park area1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/21/2026Trinity Blvd, Fort Worth US-TX 32.80223, -97.156061 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/21/2026UT Southwestern Medical Center including rookery2 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/21/2026UT Southwestern Medical Center including rookery1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Greater Roadrunner

25/31/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/31/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

75/31/2026

Great Egret

45/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/31/2026

Mississippi Kite

15/31/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

25/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

25/31/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

45/31/2026

White-eyed Vireo

105/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

35/31/2026

Blue Jay

15/31/2026

American Crow

55/31/2026

Carolina Chickadee

45/31/2026

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.