Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestLake

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

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

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

3/5/2026Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton1 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/5/2026Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton1 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

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

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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 - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks for birding?▼

The best months to visit Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks?▼

Notable species at Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks?▼

Birding at Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks?▼

Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.