River/Riparian birding habitat

Trinity River Audubon Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Trinity River Audubon Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Great Egret, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/19/2026Dallas Southside WTP1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/19/2026John Bunker Sands Wetlands Ctr1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/19/2026John Bunker Sands Wetlands Ctr1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/18/2026Trinity River Audubon Center1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/18/2026Dallas Southside WTP1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

7/16/2026Luna Vista back 91 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

7/12/2026Dallas Southside WTP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

107/19/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

27/19/2026

White Ibis

27/19/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

27/19/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Snowy Egret

17/19/2026

Green Heron

17/19/2026

Great Egret

27/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Black Vulture

67/19/2026

Mississippi Kite

17/19/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/19/2026

Western Kingbird

17/19/2026

Carolina Chickadee

47/19/2026

American Robin

67/19/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

107/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/19/2026

Blue Grosbeak

17/19/2026

Indigo Bunting

37/19/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Trinity River Audubon Center for birding?
The best months to visit Trinity River Audubon Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Trinity River Audubon Center?
Notable species at Trinity River Audubon Center include Blue-winged Teal, Great Egret, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Trinity River Audubon Center?
Birding at Trinity River Audubon Center is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Trinity River Audubon Center?
Trinity River Audubon Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.