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Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)

Texas · Southeast

EasyView on eBird
Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Blue Jay, American Crow, and Carolina Chickadee among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Blue JayAmerican CrowCarolina ChickadeeTufted TitmouseCarolina Wren

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/5/2026Oak Point1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/2026Lewisville Lake--East Hill Park1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

3/5/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026Kowalske’s Garden1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull (fuscus)

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery (PPW-W 086)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/3/2026White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery (PPW-W 086)1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/2/2026White Rock Lake-- T&P Hill/Boomerang Boathouse1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/2/2026Elise Walker Outdoor Learning Center12 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/2/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park) for birding?▼
The best months to visit Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)?▼
Notable species at Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park) include Blue Jay, American Crow, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)?▼
Birding at Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)?▼
Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.