Stephen F. Austin State Park
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Stephen F. Austin State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, and Red-bellied Woodpecker among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
White-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
Junco hyemalis
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Wood Stork
Mycteria americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Yellow-breasted Chat
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Parula
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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