Urban Park birding habitat

Richard Moya Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Richard Moya Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

7/20/20265000 Rollingwood Dr Rollingwood TX 78746 United States1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

7/19/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/18/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

7/17/2026Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

17/9/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

117/9/2026

Black Vulture

47/9/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/9/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/9/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/9/2026

Western Kingbird

37/9/2026

White-eyed Vireo

27/9/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/9/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

17/9/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/9/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/9/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/9/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

67/9/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/9/2026

Painted Bunting

17/9/2026

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 Richard Moya Park for birding?
The best months to visit Richard Moya Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Richard Moya Park?
Notable species at Richard Moya Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Richard Moya Park?
Birding at Richard Moya Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Richard Moya Park?
Richard Moya Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.