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

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

6/2/2026Tamarac Trail retention pond, Leander1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/1/2026Mom and Dad's

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

6/1/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

5/31/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk1 observed

Curve-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma curvirostre

5/31/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/31/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/20265805 Miramonte Dr, Austin US-TX (30.4165,-97.7558)1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/30/2026Mason Creek Trail, Leander1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

5/28/2026Marble Falls Cemetery1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Egyptian Goose

66/1/2026

Mallard

16/1/2026

Northern Bobwhite

46/1/2026

Mourning Dove

246/1/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/1/2026

Killdeer

66/1/2026

Great Egret

46/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

56/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/1/2026

Belted Kingfisher

16/1/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

36/1/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

26/1/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Couch's Kingbird

16/1/2026

Western Kingbird

46/1/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

46/1/2026

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 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.