Forest birding habitat

Cibolo Nature Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cibolo Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Mourning Dove, and Great Blue Heron 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

6/2/202615639 Vista Grande, Helotes US-TX 29.59124, -98.677041 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/1/2026Leon Creek Greenway--Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area1 observed

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

5/31/202612861 Galm Rd, San Antonio US-TX (29.5491,-98.7590)1 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

5/31/2026Classen-Steubing Ranch Park2 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

5/30/2026Camp Comfort1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

5/30/2026Guadalupe River SP (HOTE 077)1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/30/2026Cibolo Nature Ctr. (HOTE 078)1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/2026Cibolo Nature Ctr. (HOTE 078)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

56/1/2026

White-winged Dove

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

96/1/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/1/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

46/1/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

16/1/2026

Green Heron

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

56/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/1/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/1/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

16/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

56/1/2026

Bell's Vireo

16/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/1/2026

Common Raven

16/1/2026

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 Cibolo Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Cibolo Nature Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cibolo Nature Center?
Notable species at Cibolo Nature Center include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cibolo Nature Center?
Birding at Cibolo Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cibolo Nature Center?
Cibolo Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.