Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion)

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Northern Shoveler Mallard Mourning Dove American Coot

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/31/2026Chatam Hill Dr 62 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/31/2026Chatam Hill Dr 61 observed

Black-capped Vireo

Vireo atricapilla

5/31/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

5/31/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

5/30/2026Dallas Co - Las Colinas Ponds & surrounding area1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/30/2026Home1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/29/2026Teasley Lexington Park lake2 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/29/2026Colleyville Nature Ctr. (PPW-W 082)1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

5/26/2026North Lakes Park, Denton US-TX 33.24048, -97.154361 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/25/2026Lewisville Lake Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/28/2026

American Avocet

75/28/2026

Killdeer

25/28/2026

Least Tern

85/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/28/2026

Purple Martin

45/28/2026

Mourning Dove

15/25/2026

Chimney Swift

15/25/2026

Snowy Egret

15/25/2026

Great Egret

15/25/2026

Black Vulture

15/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/25/2026

Mississippi Kite

15/25/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Western Kingbird

15/25/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/25/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/25/2026

Blue Jay

15/25/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion)?▼

Notable species at Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion) include Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Mourning Dove, American Coot. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion)?▼

Birding at Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion)?▼

Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.