River/Riparian birding habitat

San Angelo - Spring Creek Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

5/30/2026San Angelo SP--South Unit (HOTW 109)5 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

5/30/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir4 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

5/29/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir1 observed

Mallard x Mexican Duck (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x diazi

5/28/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir6 observed

Common Black Hawk

Buteogallus anthracinus

5/27/2026Christoval Hummer House B&B1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

5/27/2026Twin Buttes Reservoir1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

5/23/202676905, San Angelo US-TX (31.4758,-100.3037)1 observed

Western Wood-Pewee

Contopus sordidulus

5/20/2026San Angelo Nature Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Bobwhite

25/23/2026

Greater Roadrunner

25/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

105/23/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

15/23/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/23/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

25/23/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/23/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

15/23/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/23/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/23/2026

Purple Martin

35/23/2026

Bewick's Wren

35/23/2026

Northern Mockingbird

35/23/2026

House Finch

35/23/2026

Lark Sparrow

25/23/2026

Bullock's Oriole

15/23/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

45/23/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

25/23/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/23/2026

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 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.