River Legacy Park - Trail east of Collins Saint

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Hillview Drive1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Grapevine Lake—Katie's Woods Park1 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

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

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

3/5/2026River Legacy Park--Trail east of Collins St.1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/20263932 Saturn St, Flower Mound US-TX 33.03921, -97.065441 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026Kowalske’s Garden1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026Grapevine Lake--Meadowmere Pk (Tarrant Co. portion)1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/2/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Blue-winged Teal

103/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

143/5/2026

Gadwall

163/5/2026

Mallard

153/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

113/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

13/5/2026

White-winged Dove

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

83/5/2026

American Coot

1323/5/2026

Killdeer

23/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

23/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

63/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Great Egret

33/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

33/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

63/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

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.