Urban Park birding habitat

Live Oak City Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Live Oak City Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Egyptian Goose, Muscovy Duck, and Gadwall 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/1/2026Leon Creek Greenway--Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

5/31/2026San Antonio Riverwalk area1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/31/2026My Backyard1 observed

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

5/28/2026Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/28/2026Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

5/28/2026Northern Hills Golf Course, San Antonio US-TX 29.56129, -98.410992 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Brown-crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus tyrannulus

5/27/2026Fischer Park1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

5/27/2026Leon Creek Greenway--Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/27/2026Leon Creek Greenway--Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Western Cattle-Egret

15/27/2026

European Starling

15/22/2026

House Sparrow

15/22/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

15/22/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/22/2026

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 Live Oak City Park for birding?
The best months to visit Live Oak City Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Live Oak City Park?
Notable species at Live Oak City Park include Egyptian Goose, Muscovy Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Live Oak City Park?
Birding at Live Oak City Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Live Oak City Park?
Live Oak City Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.