Forest birding habitat

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Song Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/20/2026Colleyville Nature Ctr. (PPW-W 082)1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/19/2026Cement Creek Lake1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

7/18/2026Aledo Rd1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/16/2026Benbrook Lake--Mustang Park (PPW-W 065)1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

7/14/2026Moore House2 observed

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

7/14/2026Moore House1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

67/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/20/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

37/20/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

67/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/20/2026

Western Kingbird

37/20/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

27/20/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/20/2026

American Crow

17/20/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

37/20/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

67/20/2026

Carolina Wren

37/20/2026

Bewick's Wren

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/20/2026

Eastern Bluebird

107/20/2026

Lark Sparrow

37/20/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/20/2026

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 Worth Nature Center and Refuge for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge?
Notable species at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge include Song Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Ring-billed Gull, Pied-billed Grebe, Great Egret. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge?
Birding at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge?
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.