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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/31/2026114 W Cibolo Dr, Boerne US-TX 29.79331, -98.736951 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

5/30/2026Camp Comfort1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/2026Cibolo Nature Ctr. (HOTE 078)1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/30/2026Cibolo Nature Ctr. (HOTE 078)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

5/25/2026Kendall Co.--River Bend Road2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/25/2026River Road Park (Boerne)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/24/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

5/23/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

5/23/2026Boerne City Lake Park4 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/22/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/21/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/20/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

25/28/2026

Mourning Dove

25/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/28/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/28/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

35/28/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

25/28/2026

Barn Swallow

15/28/2026

Carolina Wren

15/28/2026

Northern Mockingbird

145/28/2026

House Finch

25/28/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

35/28/2026

Blue Grosbeak

15/28/2026

Painted Bunting

15/28/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

35/25/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

25/25/2026

Yellow-throated Warbler

15/25/2026

Summer Tanager

15/25/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/24/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

25/24/2026

Black Vulture

75/24/2026

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.