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 Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

6/1/2026Zilker Metro Park--Barton Springs area1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Zilker Metro Park--Barton Springs area1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/31/202610300 Stubble Quail Cir, Austin US-TX 30.37940, -97.706812 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/31/2026Brentwood Park, Austin1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/31/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

5/30/2026Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/20265805 Miramonte Dr, Austin US-TX (30.4165,-97.7558)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026Dahlstrom2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/20261712 Windsor Rd, Austin US-TX (30.2852,-97.7568)1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

5/27/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/27/2026402 1/2 Grove Boulevard, Austin, Texas, US (30.247, -97.7)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

36/1/2026

Great Egret

16/1/2026

Black Vulture

56/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

56/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

26/1/2026

House Finch

16/1/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

156/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

56/1/2026

Painted Bunting

46/1/2026

White-winged Dove

35/24/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

25/24/2026

Snowy Egret

125/24/2026

American White Pelican

75/24/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/24/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

35/24/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/24/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/24/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/24/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/24/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

15/24/2026

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.