Forest birding habitat

Pedernales Falls State Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pedernales Falls State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Woodcock, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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

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

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/9/2026Sawtooth Ranch - FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 786761 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Bobwhite

17/17/2026

White-winged Dove

27/17/2026

Mourning Dove

37/17/2026

Greater Roadrunner

17/17/2026

Chimney Swift

57/17/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

47/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/17/2026

Black Vulture

47/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

57/17/2026

Zone-tailed Hawk

27/17/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Crested Caracara

17/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/17/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/17/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/17/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

17/17/2026

Carolina Chickadee

27/17/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/17/2026

Bewick's Wren

27/17/2026

House Finch

17/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pedernales Falls State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pedernales Falls State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pedernales Falls State Park?
Notable species at Pedernales Falls State Park include American Woodcock, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pedernales Falls State Park?
Birding at Pedernales Falls State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pedernales Falls State Park?
Pedernales Falls State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.