Emma Long Metro Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Emma Long Metro Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, and Black 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

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/6/2026Muir Lake (Lakeline Park)1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

3/6/2026Roy G Guerrero Park—Cliff Overlook Area1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

3/6/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park2 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

3/6/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

3/5/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)3 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

3/5/2026Brittlyns Court1 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

3/5/202615915 Fisher Hollow Trail (HOME) TX 30.47996, -97.884111 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

3/4/2026Town Lake Park (HOTE 042), Austin1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

13/2/2026

Mourning Dove

53/2/2026

Black Vulture

53/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

63/2/2026

Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid)

143/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

43/2/2026

Carolina Wren

23/2/2026

Bewick's Wren

73/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/2/2026

Cedar Waxwing

13/2/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

23/2/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

13/2/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

93/2/2026

Egyptian Goose

52/26/2026

Wood Duck

62/26/2026

Mallard

42/26/2026

Lesser Scaup

42/26/2026

Killdeer

22/26/2026

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 Emma Long Metro Park for birding?
The best months to visit Emma Long Metro Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Emma Long Metro Park?
Notable species at Emma Long Metro Park include White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Carolina Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Emma Long Metro Park?
Birding at Emma Long Metro Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Emma Long Metro Park?
Emma Long Metro Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.