Urban Park birding habitat

Clapp Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Clapp Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 310 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and Eurasian Collared-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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/30/202613807 North County Road 1500, Shallowater, Texas, US (33.744, -101.994)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/29/2026Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock (PHP 025)1 observed

Golden-fronted x Red-bellied Woodpecker (hybrid)

Melanerpes aurifrons x carolinus

5/29/2026Clapp Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/29/2026Clapp Park1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

5/25/2026Andrews Park, Lubbock1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/19/2026Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 61 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

5/17/2026Erskine Street Marsh, Lubbock1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

55/29/2026

Rock Pigeon

75/29/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

125/29/2026

White-winged Dove

65/29/2026

Mourning Dove

65/29/2026

Killdeer

15/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/29/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

15/29/2026

Great Egret

35/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/29/2026

Mississippi Kite

65/29/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

25/29/2026

American Kestrel

15/29/2026

Western Kingbird

45/29/2026

Blue Jay

35/29/2026

Purple Martin

65/29/2026

Barn Swallow

25/29/2026

European Starling

285/29/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

15/29/2026

Northern Mockingbird

65/29/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clapp Park for birding?
The best months to visit Clapp Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Clapp Park?
Notable species at Clapp Park include Mallard, Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Clapp Park?
Birding at Clapp Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Clapp Park?
Clapp Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.