Grapevine Lake - Mustang Crk & Walnut Grove Pks

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestLake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/21/2026Colleyville Nature Ctr. (PPW-W 082)1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/20/2026Teasley Lexington Park lake1 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

Mourning Dove

67/21/2026

Killdeer

27/21/2026

Upland Sandpiper

27/21/2026

Mississippi Kite

27/21/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

27/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

27/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

27/21/2026

Western Kingbird

27/21/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

47/21/2026

Blue Jay

67/21/2026

American Crow

37/21/2026

Carolina Chickadee

87/21/2026

Tufted Titmouse

87/21/2026

Purple Martin

27/21/2026

Barn Swallow

27/21/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

27/21/2026

Carolina Wren

87/21/2026

Bewick's Wren

87/21/2026

European Starling

47/21/2026

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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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.