Forest birding habitat

Colleyville Nature Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Colleyville Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

6/3/2026Colleyville Nature Ctr. (PPW-W 082)1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

6/2/2026Bike path on Medina1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

6/2/2026Whispering Willow Way1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/2/2026Grapevine Lake--Trophy Club Park1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

6/1/2026Eivis’ Backyard1 observed

Black-capped Vireo

Vireo atricapilla

5/31/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

5/31/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/30/2026Home1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

46/3/2026

Mallard

76/3/2026

White-winged Dove

76/3/2026

Mourning Dove

36/3/2026

Chimney Swift

66/3/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

16/3/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

26/3/2026

Green Heron

26/3/2026

Great Egret

16/3/2026

Mississippi Kite

36/3/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

36/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

46/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/3/2026

Eastern Phoebe

56/3/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

66/3/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/3/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

16/3/2026

White-eyed Vireo

66/3/2026

Blue Jay

26/3/2026

American Crow

126/3/2026

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 Colleyville Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Colleyville Nature Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Colleyville Nature Center?
Notable species at Colleyville Nature Center include American Wigeon, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Colleyville Nature Center?
Birding at Colleyville Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Colleyville Nature Center?
Colleyville Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.