McAlister Park, Lubbock
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
McAlister Park, Lubbock is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Burrowing Owl
Western Kingbird
Cliff Swallow
Great-tailed Grackle
White-winged Dove
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
Neotropic Cormorant
Great Egret
Mississippi Kite
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
European Starling
Curve-billed Thrasher
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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