Plano Outdoor Learning Center/Woodruff Pk N.

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/5/2026Oak Point1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/2026Lewisville Lake--East Hill Park1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

3/5/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026Kowalske’s Garden1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull (fuscus)

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery (PPW-W 086)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/3/2026White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery (PPW-W 086)1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/2/2026White Rock Lake-- T&P Hill/Boomerang Boathouse1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

22/23/2026

Mourning Dove

12/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

242/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

62/23/2026

Black Vulture

82/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

72/23/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/23/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/23/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

42/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

32/23/2026

Northern Flicker

12/23/2026

Eastern Phoebe

22/23/2026

Blue Jay

52/23/2026

American Crow

102/23/2026

Carolina Chickadee

42/23/2026

Tufted Titmouse

62/23/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

12/23/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

12/23/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

22/23/2026

Brown Creeper

22/23/2026

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.