El Franco Lee Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, 7:00 AM - dusk
About This Location
El Franco Lee Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 304 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
Gray Kingbird
Tyrannus dominicensis
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Mourning Dove
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Killdeer
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Eastern Bluebird
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Common Nighthawk
Chimney Swift
Limpkin
Great Egret
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Blue Jay
American Crow
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
- Armand Bayou Nature Center
- Clear Lake Park
- Galveston Island
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