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

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

3/6/2026Cibolo Nature Ctr. (HOTE 078)2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Guadalupe River SP—Bird blind1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/5/2026319 Zoeller Ln, Boerne US-TX1 observed

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

3/3/2026Parman Library, San Antonio US-TX 29.63660, -98.514411 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/1/2026Kendall Ridge1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

2/28/2026Park Place1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

2/28/20261590 Acacia Pkwy, Spring Branch US-TX 29.85128, -98.42694

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/28/2026Classen-Steubing Ranch Park2 observed

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

2/28/2026Comfort WTP (restricted access)1 observed

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

2/25/2026Pecan Alley2 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

2/24/2026Timberwood Park Subdivision Lake (restricted access), San Antonio US-TX (29.6952,-98.4906)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/6/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

American Crow

13/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

53/6/2026

Barn Swallow

23/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/6/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

23/6/2026

Carolina Wren

43/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/6/2026

Hermit Thrush

13/6/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

63/6/2026

Field Sparrow

13/6/2026

Lincoln's Sparrow

23/6/2026

Spotted Towhee

23/6/2026

Western Meadowlark

13/6/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

13/6/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

23/6/2026

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.