River/Riparian birding habitat

Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/19/2026Dallas Southside WTP1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/18/20266517 Royal Crest Drive, Dallas, Texas, US (32.9, -96.792)

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Rockwall _ End of Dalton Rd.1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/18/2026Trinity River Audubon Center1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/18/2026Dallas Southside WTP1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/17/2026Josey Ranch1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

7/16/2026Luna Vista back 91 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

7/15/20261915 Hurd Dr, Irving US-TX 32.87226, -96.977301 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

7/12/2026Dallas Southside WTP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

17/10/2026

Chimney Swift

17/10/2026

Mississippi Kite

17/10/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/10/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

27/10/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/10/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/10/2026

Eastern Phoebe

47/10/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/10/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

17/10/2026

Blue Jay

17/10/2026

American Crow

27/10/2026

Barn Swallow

47/10/2026

Carolina Wren

37/10/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/10/2026

House Finch

67/10/2026

Northern Cardinal

67/10/2026

Indigo Bunting

17/10/2026

Tufted Titmouse

37/9/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/9/2026

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.

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.