Urban Park birding habitat

Pace Bend Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pace Bend Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Greater Roadrunner 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

Great-tailed Grackle (Western)

Quiscalus mexicanus

7/19/2026Veterans Park, Leander2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/18/2026Marble Falls--Johnson Park1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

7/18/2026TX-Burnet: Hidden Falls Golf Course, Meadowlakes US-TX (30.5628,-98.2937)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

7/14/2026Lake Travis--Cypress Creek Park1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/14/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

7/14/2026Lewis Lake (view from CR402)1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/12/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

27/19/2026

Northern Bobwhite

27/19/2026

Mourning Dove

147/19/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/19/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

37/19/2026

Killdeer

67/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Green Heron

27/19/2026

Great Egret

37/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

47/19/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/19/2026

Great Horned Owl

17/19/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

37/19/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Crested Caracara

17/19/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/19/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

27/19/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/19/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

47/19/2026

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 Pace Bend Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pace Bend Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pace Bend Park?
Notable species at Pace Bend Park include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Greater Roadrunner, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pace Bend Park?
Birding at Pace Bend Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pace Bend Park?
Pace Bend Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.