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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/13/2026Fort Hood--Four Corners area (Limited access)1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/13/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/8/2026Fort Hood (Coryell Co.) (Restricted Access)1 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

4/8/2026Fort Hood (Coryell Co.) (Restricted Access)2 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

4/8/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range South (Restricted Access)1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

4/7/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range North (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

4/7/2026Fort Hood (Coryell Co.) (Restricted Access)1 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/6/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range South (Restricted Access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

14/13/2026

Upland Sandpiper

24/10/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

14/10/2026

White-eyed Vireo

54/10/2026

Bell's Vireo

24/10/2026

Carolina Chickadee

24/10/2026

Carolina Wren

24/10/2026

Northern Mockingbird

34/10/2026

Grasshopper Sparrow

44/10/2026

Savannah Sparrow

74/10/2026

Spotted Towhee

14/10/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

24/10/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

44/10/2026

Northern Cardinal

74/10/2026

Blue Grosbeak

14/10/2026

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.