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

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

6/1/2026Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/1/2026Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano2 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

6/1/2026Eivis’ Backyard1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/30/2026Home1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/29/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/29/2026Lake Ray Hubbard--TX66 Boat ramp/ Willow Bend area (Rockwall)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/29/2026IH-30 E, Garland US-TX 32.86533, -96.542631 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/29/2026Harry S. Moss Park1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/28/2026Breckenridge Park, Richardson2 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/28/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

16/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Mississippi Kite

26/1/2026

American Kestrel

16/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/1/2026

Barn Swallow

16/1/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

16/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

16/1/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

16/1/2026

Indigo Bunting

16/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

26/1/2026

White-winged Dove

26/1/2026

Mourning Dove

66/1/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

16/1/2026

Snowy Egret

16/1/2026

Green Heron

16/1/2026

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.