Urban Park birding habitat

Stone Oak Park - North

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stone Oak Park - North is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Greater Yellowlegs, and Black Vulture 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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/18/202678260, San Antonio US-TX 29.67588, -98.477141 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

7/17/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio US-TX 29.45950, -98.457991 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

7/15/2026Woodlawn Lake (HOTE 093)1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/14/2026Brackenridge Park (Avenue A & River Rd.)1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

7/13/2026JBSA_BUL Tri-Tank1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/12/2026El Dorado Elementary, San Antonio US-TX 29.55134, -98.395242 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

7/10/2026Natural Bridges Wildlife Ranch1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Greater Roadrunner

17/20/2026

Killdeer

17/20/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

57/20/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/20/2026

Carolina Wren

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/20/2026

House Finch

27/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/20/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

17/19/2026

Black Vulture

47/19/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Bell's Vireo

17/19/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

27/19/2026

Painted Bunting

17/19/2026

Bewick's Wren

17/19/2026

White-winged Dove

107/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

47/18/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/18/2026

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 Stone Oak Park - North for birding?
The best months to visit Stone Oak Park - North for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stone Oak Park - North?
Notable species at Stone Oak Park - North include Mourning Dove, Greater Yellowlegs, Black Vulture, Crested Caracara, Blue Jay. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stone Oak Park - North?
Birding at Stone Oak Park - North is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Stone Oak Park - North?
Stone Oak Park - North offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.