Urban Park birding habitat

Northeast Metro Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

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

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

5/29/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/20261712 Windsor Rd, Austin US-TX (30.2852,-97.7568)1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/28/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk4 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Williamson Co.--Southwest Regional Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/28/2026West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt2 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/27/2026Muir Lake (Lakeline Park)4 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/27/2026Nursing And Rehab Spanish Oaks1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/27/2026Tamarac Trail retention pond, Leander1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

5/27/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/27/2026402 1/2 Grove Boulevard, Austin, Texas, US (30.247, -97.7)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/24/2026

White-winged Dove

45/24/2026

Mourning Dove

65/24/2026

Killdeer

45/24/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

15/24/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

45/24/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

15/24/2026

Green Heron

25/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/24/2026

Turkey Vulture

45/24/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/24/2026

Swainson's Hawk

15/24/2026

Barred Owl

15/24/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/24/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/24/2026

Eastern Phoebe

25/24/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/24/2026

Western Kingbird

45/24/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/24/2026

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 Northeast Metro Park for birding?
The best months to visit Northeast Metro Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Northeast Metro Park?
Notable species at Northeast Metro Park include Wood Duck, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Great Egret. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Northeast Metro Park?
Birding at Northeast Metro Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Northeast Metro Park?
Northeast Metro Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.