Davis Mountains State Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$5 per person
Open daily
About This Location
Davis Mountains State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and White-winged 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
Montezuma Quail
Cyrtonyx montezumae
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Polioptila melanura
Dusky-capped Flycatcher
Myiarchus tuberculifer
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Green-winged Teal (American)
Anas crecca
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Acorn Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Say's Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-crested Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Curve-billed Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Black-throated Sparrow
Canyon Towhee
Bronzed Cowbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Hepatic Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Black-headed Grosbeak
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- McDonald Observatory
- Davis Mountains Preserve
- Fort Davis National Historic Site
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