Laguna Gloria, Austin
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Laguna Gloria, Austin is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mute Swan, Wood Duck, and American Wigeon among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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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
Great-tailed Grackle (Western)
Quiscalus mexicanus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Green Heron
White-winged Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Black-crested Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Graylag Goose
Mallard
Cliff Swallow
Yellow-throated Warbler
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Western Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
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.
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