Northeast Metro Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

3/5/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)3 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

3/5/2026Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park5 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

3/5/2026Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

3/5/2026Brittlyns Court1 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

3/5/202615915 Fisher Hollow Trail (HOME) TX 30.47996, -97.884111 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

3/4/2026Town Lake Park (HOTE 042), Austin1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

3/3/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

23/2/2026

White-winged Dove

43/2/2026

Mourning Dove

63/2/2026

Killdeer

93/2/2026

Great Egret

13/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/2/2026

Black Vulture

43/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

43/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

63/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/2/2026

Crested Caracara

13/2/2026

American Kestrel

23/2/2026

Merlin

13/2/2026

Monk Parakeet

33/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

63/2/2026

White-eyed Vireo

23/2/2026

Blue Jay

63/2/2026

American Crow

63/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

53/2/2026

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.