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Hazel Bazemore County Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, sunrise to sunset

About This Location

Hazel Bazemore County Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 347 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

6/2/2026Nueces Delta Preserve (McGregor Ranch)5 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/1/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/31/2026Knolle Ranch1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

5/28/2026Hazel Bazemore — Nueces River1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/27/2026Hazel Bazemore-Calallen Park (CTC 078)1 observed

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

5/25/20266076 County Road 99, Escondidas US-TX 27.94903, -97.820182 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

5/25/2026Knolle Ranch1 observed

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

5/22/2026stakeout Cattle Tyrant, downtown Corpus Christi (2023-261 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

35/31/2026

Inca Dove

65/31/2026

White-tipped Dove

15/31/2026

White-winged Dove

405/31/2026

Mourning Dove

95/31/2026

Black-necked Stilt

25/31/2026

Laughing Gull

125/31/2026

Least Tern

25/31/2026

White-faced Ibis

225/31/2026

Snowy Egret

15/31/2026

Green Heron

35/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/31/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/31/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

55/31/2026

Crested Caracara

15/31/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Great Kiskadee

15/31/2026

Couch's Kingbird

65/31/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hazel Bazemore County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Hazel Bazemore County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Hazel Bazemore County Park?
Notable species at Hazel Bazemore County Park include Northern Shoveler, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Black-necked Stilt, American Avocet, Lesser Yellowlegs, Greater Yellowlegs, White Ibis, Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture, Northern Harrier, Golden-fronted Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hazel Bazemore County Park?
Birding at Hazel Bazemore County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Hazel Bazemore County Park?
There is no entrance fee at Hazel Bazemore County Park. Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
What amenities are available at Hazel Bazemore County Park?
Hazel Bazemore County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.