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
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
American Crow
Eastern Bluebird
Savannah Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Limpkin
Neotropic Cormorant
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Great Egret
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mottled Duck
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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