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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

6/1/2026Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/1/2026Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano2 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

6/1/2026Eivis’ Backyard1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/30/2026Home1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/29/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/29/2026Lake Ray Hubbard--TX66 Boat ramp/ Willow Bend area (Rockwall)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/29/2026IH-30 E, Garland US-TX 32.86533, -96.542631 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/29/2026Harry S. Moss Park1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/28/2026Breckenridge Park, Richardson2 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/28/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

45/20/2026

Mourning Dove

15/20/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/20/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

45/20/2026

American Crow

65/20/2026

Barn Swallow

105/20/2026

Carolina Wren

25/20/2026

European Starling

85/20/2026

Common Grackle

35/20/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

45/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/20/2026

Chimney Swift

15/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

25/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

45/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/20/2026

White-eyed Vireo

25/20/2026

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.