Cedar Hill State Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

3/5/2026River Legacy Park--Trail east of Collins St.1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

3/3/20261915 Hurd Dr, Irving US-TX 32.87202, -96.976101 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/2/2026Elise Walker Outdoor Learning Center12 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/2/20261509 Argonne Drive, Dallas, Texas, US (32.756, -96.846)1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

2/26/2026River Legacy Park1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/25/2026River Legacy Park3 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

2/25/2026Camp Wisdom Boy Scout Ranch1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

2/25/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

2/22/2026Loop 12 Boat Launch / wetlands area1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/22/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian2 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/22/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

2/21/2026Trinity River Audubon Center16 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

43/4/2026

Canvasback

13/4/2026

Mourning Dove

23/4/2026

American Coot

83/4/2026

Killdeer

13/4/2026

Forster's Tern

13/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Black Vulture

63/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

43/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

33/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

American Kestrel

43/4/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/4/2026

American Crow

63/4/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/4/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/4/2026

Carolina Wren

43/4/2026

Bewick's Wren

43/4/2026

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.