Urban Park birding habitat

Emma Long Metro Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
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

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

7/20/20265000 Rollingwood Dr Rollingwood TX 78746 United States1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle (Western)

Quiscalus mexicanus

7/19/2026Veterans Park, Leander2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/18/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Graylag Goose

17/20/2026

Mallard

27/20/2026

Cliff Swallow

17/20/2026

Carolina Wren

17/20/2026

Yellow-throated Warbler

17/20/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

37/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/20/2026

Chimney Swift

27/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Black Vulture

17/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/20/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

27/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/20/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/20/2026

House Finch

27/20/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/20/2026

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.