Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

LakeRiver/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Muscovy Duck, Gadwall, and Mallard among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Muscovy Duck Gadwall Mallard White-winged Dove Mourning Dove

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

7/20/202611818 Hardee Walk, San Antonio, Texas, US (29.455, -98.726)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/18/202678260, San Antonio US-TX 29.67588, -98.477141 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

7/17/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio US-TX 29.45950, -98.457991 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

7/15/2026Woodlawn Lake (HOTE 093)1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/14/2026Brackenridge Park (Avenue A & River Rd.)1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

7/13/2026JBSA_BUL Tri-Tank1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/12/2026El Dorado Elementary, San Antonio US-TX 29.55134, -98.395242 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/12/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

97/18/2026

White-winged Dove

27/18/2026

Mourning Dove

27/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Eastern Phoebe

77/18/2026

Western Kingbird

17/18/2026

Barn Swallow

27/18/2026

Carolina Wren

37/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/18/2026

House Finch

27/18/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

27/18/2026

Summer Tanager

17/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/18/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area?▼

Notable species at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area include Muscovy Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area?▼

Birding at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area?▼

Leon Creek Greenway - Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.