Urban Park birding habitat

Pine Gully Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pine Gully Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Willet, Sanderling, and Royal Tern 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

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

7/20/2026Smith Point--Candy Abshier WMA (UTC 048)(GCBO Hawk Watch loc.)1 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

7/12/2026Smith Point--Candy Abshier WMA (UTC 048)(GCBO Hawk Watch loc.)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/10/2026GCBO Abshier Mosquito Research Conservancy3 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

7/8/2026Pine Gully Park (UTC 079)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

17/20/2026

Black-necked Stilt

27/20/2026

Killdeer

117/20/2026

Willet

27/20/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

17/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

37/20/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Laughing Gull

307/20/2026

Black Skimmer

37/20/2026

Least Tern

47/20/2026

Gull-billed Tern

17/20/2026

Caspian Tern

37/20/2026

Forster's Tern

17/20/2026

Sandwich Tern

37/20/2026

Royal Tern

207/20/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

37/20/2026

White Ibis

37/20/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

37/20/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/20/2026

Snowy Egret

87/20/2026

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 Pine Gully Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pine Gully Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pine Gully Park?
Notable species at Pine Gully Park include Willet, Sanderling, Royal Tern, Neotropic Cormorant, Snowy Egret. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pine Gully Park?
Birding at Pine Gully Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pine Gully Park?
Pine Gully Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.