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

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

4/13/2026El Franco Lee Park1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/12/2026Armand Bayou Nature Ctr. (UTC 081)4 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

4/12/2026El Franco Lee Park1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/11/2026El Franco Lee Park1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

4/11/2026Exploration Green--Phase 3 (N. of El Dorado)3 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

4/11/2026Armand Bayou Nature Ctr. (UTC 081)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

4/10/2026BellaVita Neighborhood (access limited)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/10/2026Pine Gully Park (UTC 079)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

24/13/2026

Killdeer

14/13/2026

Sanderling

14/13/2026

Laughing Gull

54/13/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

14/13/2026

Snowy Egret

14/13/2026

Great Egret

24/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/13/2026

Brown Pelican

184/13/2026

White-tailed Hawk

14/13/2026

Blue Jay

54/13/2026

American Crow

24/13/2026

Purple Martin

24/13/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

24/13/2026

Sedge Wren

14/13/2026

Carolina Wren

24/13/2026

Gray Catbird

14/13/2026

House Finch

24/13/2026

American Goldfinch

14/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

54/13/2026

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.