San Angelo - Spring Creek Park

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

River/RiparianUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

San Angelo - Spring Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Cinnamon Teal among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Wood Duck Cinnamon Teal Northern Shoveler Gadwall

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

7/19/2026Angelo State University Lake Facility3 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

7/17/2026Christoval Hummer House B&B3 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/16/2026ASU Lakehouse Area1 observed

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

7/13/2026San Angelo SP--South Unit (HOTW 109)13 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

47/16/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

47/16/2026

White-winged Dove

257/16/2026

Mourning Dove

107/16/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/16/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

17/16/2026

Green Heron

47/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/16/2026

Black Vulture

47/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

207/16/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

27/16/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

37/16/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/16/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

47/16/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

47/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/16/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

47/16/2026

Western Kingbird

27/16/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

87/16/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/16/2026

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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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit San Angelo - Spring Creek Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit San Angelo - Spring Creek Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park?▼

Notable species at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park?▼

Birding at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at San Angelo - Spring Creek Park?▼

San Angelo - Spring Creek Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.