Hornsby Bend
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Hornsby Bend is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 362 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Western Kingbird
Green Heron
Spotted Sandpiper
Monk Parakeet
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Barn Swallow
Orchard Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Lesser Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
White-faced Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
Western Cattle-Egret
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park
- Colorado River Trail
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