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

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

6/1/2026Eivis’ Backyard1 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

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/30/2026Home1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/30/2026Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton1 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

36/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Green Heron

16/1/2026

Great Egret

156/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

36/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

26/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

36/1/2026

Blue Jay

26/1/2026

American Crow

106/1/2026

Barn Swallow

16/1/2026

Carolina Wren

16/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

26/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

206/1/2026

Painted Bunting

26/1/2026

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.