Urban Park birding habitat

Thompson Park, Amarillo

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Thompson Park, Amarillo is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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

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

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

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

Purple Martin

45/26/2026

Cackling Goose

25/26/2026

Canada Goose

95/26/2026

Wood Duck

1265/26/2026

Blue-winged Teal

65/26/2026

Mallard

115/26/2026

Ruddy Duck

15/26/2026

Rock Pigeon

15/26/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

85/26/2026

White-winged Dove

45/26/2026

Mourning Dove

45/26/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/26/2026

Chimney Swift

25/26/2026

American Coot

55/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/26/2026

White-faced Ibis

45/26/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

45/26/2026

Green Heron

35/26/2026

Great Egret

15/26/2026

Cooper's Hawk

25/26/2026

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 Thompson Park, Amarillo for birding?
The best months to visit Thompson Park, Amarillo for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Thompson Park, Amarillo?
Notable species at Thompson Park, Amarillo include Blue-winged Teal, Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Thompson Park, Amarillo?
Birding at Thompson Park, Amarillo is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Thompson Park, Amarillo?
Thompson Park, Amarillo offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.