Urban Park birding habitat

Southeast Park, Amarillo

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Southeast Park, Amarillo is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Ruddy Duck 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

Cooper's Hawk

Astur cooperii

6/1/2026Southeast Park, Canyon1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/30/2026Palo Duro Canyon SP--Trading Post Bird Blind1 observed

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

5/26/2026McGee Lake17 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

5/26/2026McGee Lake4 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/26/2026McGee Lake1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/25/2026Amarillo Medical Center Park2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

5/25/2026Thompson Park, Amarillo (PHP 045)1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/24/2026Southeast Park, Amarillo (PHP 041)1 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

5/23/20266812 Baccus Dr, Amarillo US-TX 35.22047, -101.913971 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

15/30/2026

Mallard

25/30/2026

Wild Turkey

25/30/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

85/30/2026

Chimney Swift

15/30/2026

American Coot

45/30/2026

Killdeer

45/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/30/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

25/30/2026

Western Kingbird

85/30/2026

Barn Swallow

125/30/2026

European Starling

45/30/2026

American Robin

35/30/2026

House Sparrow

35/30/2026

House Finch

45/30/2026

Western Meadowlark

25/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

285/30/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/30/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

225/30/2026

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 Southeast Park, Amarillo for birding?
The best months to visit Southeast Park, Amarillo for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Southeast Park, Amarillo?
Notable species at Southeast Park, Amarillo include American Wigeon, Mallard, Ruddy Duck, American Coot, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Southeast Park, Amarillo?
Birding at Southeast Park, Amarillo is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Southeast Park, Amarillo?
Southeast Park, Amarillo offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.