Forest birding habitat

Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N.

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/18/20266517 Royal Crest Drive, Dallas, Texas, US (32.9, -96.792)

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Rockwall _ End of Dalton Rd.1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/17/2026Josey Ranch1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

7/16/2026Luna Vista back 91 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/16/2026Heard Nat. Sci. Mus.& Wildlife Sanct1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

7/12/2026837 East Lawther Drive, Dallas, Texas, US (32.834, -96.711)1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/12/2026LLELA BISO MAPS Banding Station, Texas, US (33.059, -96.931)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

17/10/2026

Mallard

57/10/2026

White-winged Dove

17/10/2026

Mourning Dove

37/10/2026

Killdeer

27/10/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/10/2026

Snowy Egret

17/10/2026

Green Heron

27/10/2026

Great Egret

17/10/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/10/2026

Mississippi Kite

17/10/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

57/10/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

37/10/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/10/2026

Eastern Phoebe

27/10/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/10/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

37/10/2026

White-eyed Vireo

47/10/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/10/2026

Blue Jay

27/10/2026

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 Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N. for birding?
The best months to visit Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N.?
Notable species at Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N. include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Black Vulture. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N.?
Birding at Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N. is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N.?
Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N. offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.