Crescent Bend Nature Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About This Location
Crescent Bend Nature Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, White-winged Dove, 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Carolina Chickadee
Black-crested Titmouse
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
House Finch
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Black Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Couch's Kingbird
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Loggerhead Shrike
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
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
- Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
- Brackenridge Park
- San Antonio River Walk
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