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

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

5/23/2026Classen-Steubing Ranch Park1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/23/20261590 Acacia Pkwy, Spring Branch US-TX 29.85128, -98.42694

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

5/23/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

5/22/2026Leon Creek Greenway--Buddy Calk Trailhead/Earl Scott Pond area1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

5/22/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

5/19/2026Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/18/2026River Road Park (Boerne)1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

5/18/20268045 Keeneland Drive, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, US (29.748, -98.644)1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

5/17/2026Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

5/17/2026San Antonio River, San Antonio US-TX 29.42320, -98.490711 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

45/23/2026

Barn Swallow

35/23/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/23/2026

House Sparrow

15/23/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/23/2026

Mourning Dove

15/21/2026

Black Vulture

55/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/21/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/21/2026

Western Kingbird

15/21/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

45/21/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

15/21/2026

Cliff Swallow

45/21/2026

Bewick's Wren

15/21/2026

European Starling

15/21/2026

House Finch

55/21/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

25/21/2026

Blue Jay

15/21/2026

Killdeer

15/17/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/17/2026

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.