Friedrich Wilderness Pk

Texas · Southeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Friedrich Wilderness Pk is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, and White-eyed Vireo 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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/6/2026Guadalupe River SP—Bird blind1 observed

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

3/4/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/3/2026Westcreek1 observed

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

3/3/2026Parman Library, San Antonio US-TX 29.63660, -98.514411 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/1/2026Kendall Ridge1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/28/2026Backyard/green belt1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

2/28/2026San Antonio Riverwalk area1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

2/28/2026Pike Road, San Antonio, Texas, 782091 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

2/28/2026Park Place1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/28/2026Classen-Steubing Ranch Park2 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

2/26/2026Robert L.B. Tobin Park, San Antonio US-TX 29.50571, -98.417431 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

63/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/5/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

13/5/2026

White-winged Dove

13/5/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/5/2026

Hutton's Vireo

13/5/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

23/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/5/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

63/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/5/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

43/5/2026

Chipping Sparrow

63/5/2026

Field Sparrow

13/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

13/5/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

13/5/2026

Golden-cheeked Warbler

13/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

63/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

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 Friedrich Wilderness Pk for birding?
The best months to visit Friedrich Wilderness Pk for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Friedrich Wilderness Pk?
Notable species at Friedrich Wilderness Pk include Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, White-eyed Vireo, Black-crested Titmouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglet. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Friedrich Wilderness Pk?
Birding at Friedrich Wilderness Pk is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Friedrich Wilderness Pk?
Friedrich Wilderness Pk offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.