Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds.

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Cooper's Hawk among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mourning Dove Killdeer Cooper's Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk Barred Owl

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

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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/15/2026915 Morey Peak Dr, San Antonio US-TX 29.53603, -98.507381 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

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

White-winged Dove

57/17/2026

Mourning Dove

117/17/2026

Killdeer

27/17/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

27/17/2026

Western Kingbird

27/17/2026

Blue Jay

17/17/2026

Barn Swallow

17/17/2026

Carolina Wren

17/17/2026

European Starling

117/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/17/2026

House Sparrow

37/17/2026

House Finch

37/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/17/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

107/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

47/17/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

17/14/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/14/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/14/2026

Couch's Kingbird

17/14/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/14/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds. for birding?▼

The best months to visit Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds.?▼

Notable species at Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds. include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Cooper's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Barred Owl. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds.?▼

Birding at Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds. is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds.?▼

Medina R. Crossing - Cagnon/Ponder Rds. offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.