Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, 5 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 281 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, and Pied-billed Grebe 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
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
White-tipped Dove
Leptotila verreauxi
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Ringed Kingfisher
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Common Raven
Carolina Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lake Austin
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
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