Palmetto State Park
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Palmetto State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Ruby-throated x Black-chinned Hummingbird (hybrid)
Archilochus colubris x alexandri
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid)
Cliff Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Parula
Summer Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Crested Caracara
Nashville Warbler
Barred Owl
Pileated Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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