River/Riparian birding habitat

Lick Creek Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lick Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, and Turkey Vulture 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

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

4/17/2026Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/16/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Ecology & Natural Resource area1 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

4/14/2026Lake Bryan (PPW-W 012)1 observed

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

4/14/2026Easterwood Airport Pond3 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

4/14/2026Easterwood Airport Pond1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/13/2026Hensel Park2 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

4/12/2026Gary Halter Nature Center, College Station US-TX 30.56722, -96.21171

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

4/12/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Research Park1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (fuertesi)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Spring Creek Greenbelt, College Station1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

4/6/2026College Station--Home1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/5/2026Guadalupe Drive, College Station1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

54/18/2026

Great Egret

24/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

44/18/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

14/18/2026

White-eyed Vireo

134/18/2026

Blue Jay

24/18/2026

Carolina Chickadee

44/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

34/18/2026

Barn Swallow

54/18/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/18/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

54/18/2026

Carolina Wren

34/18/2026

Cedar Waxwing

14/18/2026

White-throated Sparrow

24/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/18/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

14/18/2026

Nashville Warbler

54/18/2026

Kentucky Warbler

14/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lick Creek Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lick Creek Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lick Creek Park?
Notable species at Lick Creek Park include Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Downy Woodpecker, American Crow. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lick Creek Park?
Birding at Lick Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lick Creek Park?
Lick Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.