Northeast Metro Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Northeast Metro Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
White-tipped Dove
Leptotila verreauxi
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Crested Caracara
American Kestrel
Merlin
Monk Parakeet
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
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.
Amenities
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