Grapevine Lake - Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant County portion)

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

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

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Hillview Drive1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Grapevine Lake—Katie's Woods Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/2026Lewisville Lake--East Hill Park1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

3/5/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

3/5/2026River Legacy Park--Trail east of Collins St.1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/20263932 Saturn St, Flower Mound US-TX 33.03921, -97.065441 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026Kowalske’s Garden1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/3/2026Lakeview Ranch1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/3/2026Argyle, Crawford Rd and 35W6 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

73/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

63/5/2026

Mallard

33/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

American Coot

13/5/2026

Killdeer

23/5/2026

Least Sandpiper

23/5/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

103/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

603/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

33/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/5/2026

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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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

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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.