River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

River/RiparianUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, and Northern Shoveler among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Wood Duck Blue-winged Teal Northern Shoveler Gadwall Mallard

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

6/1/2026Eivis’ Backyard1 observed

Black-capped Vireo

Vireo atricapilla

5/31/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

5/31/2026Viridian Community / Lake Viridian1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/30/2026Home1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/29/2026Colleyville Nature Ctr. (PPW-W 082)1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

5/25/2026Colleyville Nature Ctr. (PPW-W 082)1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/23/2026Grapevine Lake--Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant Co. portion)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/28/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

25/28/2026

Snowy Egret

15/28/2026

Great Egret

45/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

25/28/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

35/28/2026

Western Kingbird

25/28/2026

White-eyed Vireo

75/28/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/28/2026

Blue Jay

35/28/2026

American Crow

85/28/2026

Carolina Chickadee

105/28/2026

Tufted Titmouse

55/28/2026

Barn Swallow

15/28/2026

Cliff Swallow

105/28/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/28/2026

Carolina Wren

135/28/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint for birding?▼

The best months to visit River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint?▼

Notable species at River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint include Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint?▼

Birding at River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint?▼

River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.