Forest birding habitat

Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr.

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestLakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, European Starling, and Northern Mockingbird among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

6/2/2026Bike path on Medina1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

6/2/2026Whispering Willow Way1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/2/2026Grapevine Lake--Trophy Club Park1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

6/2/2026North Park, Ft. Worth2 observed

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

5/29/2026Teasley Lexington Park lake2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

415/24/2026

Mallard

95/24/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/24/2026

Least Tern

25/24/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

25/24/2026

Snowy Egret

15/24/2026

Great Egret

415/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/24/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/22/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

15/22/2026

Black Tern

15/22/2026

Black Vulture

35/22/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/22/2026

American Crow

15/22/2026

Barn Swallow

15/22/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

15/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr. for birding?
The best months to visit Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr.?
Notable species at Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr. include Turkey Vulture, European Starling, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Bluebird, Yellow-rumped Warbler. The area supports forest, lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr.?
Birding at Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr. is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr.?
Grapevine Lake—Oak Grove Park—Sand Bass Dr. offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.