Urban Park birding habitat

Joshua Springs Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Joshua Springs Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Greater Roadrunner, and Killdeer 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

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

4/15/2026Joshua Springs Park1 observed

Blue-winged Warbler

Vermivora cyanoptera

4/13/2026Kendall Ridge1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

4/13/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

4/11/2026Cave Without a Name area1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/10/2026Corgill Happy Heart Ranch, Pipe Creek, Texas, US (29.693, -98.9)1 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

4/8/2026The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, Boerne US-TX 29.83886, -98.607401 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

4/7/2026River Road Park (Boerne)1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/6/202629749 Mellow Wind Dr, Fair Oaks Ranch US-TX 29.74104, -98.632921 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/5/2026The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, Boerne US-TX 29.83886, -98.607401 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/3/2026River Road Park (Boerne)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Grasshopper Sparrow

24/15/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

64/14/2026

Rock Pigeon

44/14/2026

White-winged Dove

34/14/2026

Mourning Dove

84/14/2026

Greater Roadrunner

14/14/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

24/14/2026

Killdeer

14/14/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

14/14/2026

Green Heron

14/14/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

34/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/14/2026

Black Vulture

114/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

64/14/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

34/14/2026

Swainson's Hawk

24/14/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/14/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

24/14/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

24/14/2026

Crested Caracara

44/14/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Joshua Springs Park for birding?
The best months to visit Joshua Springs Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Joshua Springs Park?
Notable species at Joshua Springs Park include Mourning Dove, Greater Roadrunner, Killdeer, Pied-billed Grebe, Black Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Joshua Springs Park?
Birding at Joshua Springs Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Joshua Springs Park?
Joshua Springs Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.