Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Hillview Drive1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/28/2026Benbrook Lake--Rocky Creek Park1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Benbrook Lake--Rocky Creek Park1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

2/25/2026Lake Weatherford1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

2/23/20265900 River Bend Drive, Benbrook, Texas, US (32.694, -97.426)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Song Sparrow

3/1/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

3/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/1/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

43/1/2026

Great Egret

23/1/2026

Black Vulture

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/1/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/1/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

33/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/1/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/1/2026

American Crow

23/1/2026

Carolina Wren

13/1/2026

White-throated Sparrow

43/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

123/1/2026

Canada Goose

23/1/2026

Wood Duck

23/1/2026

Northern Shoveler

43/1/2026

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.