Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Loggerhead Shrike, and Barn Swallow among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Vega Gull
Larus vegae
California Gull
Larus californicus
Tropical Parula
Setophaga pitiayumi
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Black Phoebe (Northern)
Sayornis nigricans
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Northern x Tropical Parula (hybrid)
Setophaga americana x pitiayumi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Loggerhead Shrike
Barn Swallow
Cactus Wren
Curve-billed Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Laughing Gull
Northern Harrier
Crested Caracara
White-eyed Vireo
Black-crested Titmouse
Verdin
Cassin's Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Great-tailed Grackle
White-tailed Hawk
Long-billed Thrasher
Orange-crowned Warbler
Northern Bobwhite
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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