Urban Park birding habitat

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Rockwall _ End of Dalton Rd.1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/17/2026Josey Ranch1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/16/2026Heard Nat. Sci. Mus.& Wildlife Sanct1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/15/20266009 President George Bush Hwy, Rowlett US-TX (32.9138,-96.5562)1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

7/15/2026White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery (PPW-W 086)1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

7/12/2026837 East Lawther Drive, Dallas, Texas, US (32.834, -96.711)1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/12/2026LLELA BISO MAPS Banding Station, Texas, US (33.059, -96.931)1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/11/20261437 Hudspeth Dr, Carrollton US-TX 33.00955, -96.937761 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/13/2026

Chimney Swift

77/13/2026

Great Egret

17/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/13/2026

American Crow

27/13/2026

Carolina Chickadee

37/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

67/13/2026

Carolina Wren

27/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/13/2026

Blue Jay

17/12/2026

Green Heron

17/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

37/12/2026

Western Kingbird

97/12/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

27/12/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/12/2026

Barn Swallow

67/12/2026

Brown Thrasher

27/12/2026

Eastern Bluebird

37/12/2026

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 Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano for birding?
The best months to visit Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano?
Notable species at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano include Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Double-crested Cormorant, Black Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano?
Birding at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano?
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.