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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/20/2026Teasley Lexington Park lake1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

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

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

7/19/2026North Lakes Inner Trail, Denton, Texas, US (33.244, -97.15)1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

7/19/2026Cement Creek Lake1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

7/18/2026Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Acorn Woods1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/17/2026Josey Ranch1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

7/16/2026Luna Vista back 91 observed

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

7/15/20267481–7499 Evelyn Ln, Northlake US-TX 33.12459, -97.264371 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

7/15/20261915 Hurd Dr, Irving US-TX 32.87226, -96.977301 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

107/19/2026

Mallard

207/19/2026

Least Tern

107/19/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

17/19/2026

Great Egret

27/19/2026

Western Kingbird

67/19/2026

Purple Martin

507/19/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/19/2026

Painted Bunting

27/19/2026

Killdeer

47/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Green Heron

17/18/2026

Mississippi Kite

17/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/18/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

27/18/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/18/2026

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.