Forest birding habitat

Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture, and Turkey 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

Cliff x Cave Swallow (hybrid)

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota x fulva

5/30/2026Fort Cavazos--Cantonment (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/29/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)2 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/28/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range North (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)2 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/27/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range North (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/27/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

5/27/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/25/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

5/25/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/25/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

5/25/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/25/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/25/2026439 Paseo Robles, Lampasas US-TX 31.13923, -98.12469

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

5/21/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Bobwhite

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

45/30/2026

Common Gallinule

25/30/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

15/30/2026

Mississippi Kite

25/30/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Black-capped Vireo

15/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

35/30/2026

Bell's Vireo

25/30/2026

Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid)

65/30/2026

Cliff Swallow

15/30/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

25/30/2026

Bewick's Wren

25/30/2026

Common Grackle

35/30/2026

Painted Bunting

45/30/2026

Dickcissel

15/30/2026

Wood Duck

15/27/2026

Killdeer

25/27/2026

Lark Sparrow

25/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access)?
Notable species at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) include Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Eastern Phoebe. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access)?
Birding at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access)?
Fort Hood - Four Corners area (Limited access) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.