Urban Park birding habitat

Cox Cemetery

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cox Cemetery is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs, and Turkey Vulture 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

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

4/17/2026Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/16/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Ecology & Natural Resource area1 observed

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

4/14/2026Easterwood Airport Pond3 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

4/14/2026Easterwood Airport Pond1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/13/2026Hensel Park2 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

4/12/2026SH-6 S, Navasota US-TX 30.23882, -96.051171 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

4/12/2026Gary Halter Nature Center, College Station US-TX 30.56722, -96.21171

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

4/12/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Research Park1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (fuertesi)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Spring Creek Greenbelt, College Station1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

4/6/2026College Station--Home1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/5/2026Guadalupe Drive, College Station1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

34/5/2026

Mourning Dove

14/5/2026

Killdeer

24/5/2026

Upland Sandpiper

24/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/5/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

704/5/2026

Great Egret

24/5/2026

Black Vulture

24/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/5/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

124/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/5/2026

White-eyed Vireo

34/5/2026

American Crow

24/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

24/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

44/5/2026

Carolina Wren

24/5/2026

Savannah Sparrow

14/5/2026

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 Cox Cemetery for birding?
The best months to visit Cox Cemetery for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cox Cemetery?
Notable species at Cox Cemetery include Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs, Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Crested Caracara. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cox Cemetery?
Birding at Cox Cemetery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cox Cemetery?
Cox Cemetery offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.