Urban Park birding habitat

Tyrrell Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Tyrrell Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 280 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

7/18/2026Tyrrell Park--Cattail Marsh1 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

7/11/2026Big Thicket NP--Edgewater Picnic Area2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

37/20/2026

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

17/20/2026

Common Gallinule

87/20/2026

Purple Gallinule

47/20/2026

Black-necked Stilt

17/20/2026

Laughing Gull

37/20/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/20/2026

Glossy Ibis

27/20/2026

White-faced Ibis

17/20/2026

Least Bittern

17/20/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

17/20/2026

Great Egret

107/20/2026

Black Vulture

37/20/2026

Marsh Wren

17/20/2026

Carolina Wren

17/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

37/20/2026

Common Yellowthroat

17/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/20/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

37/18/2026

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 Tyrrell Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tyrrell Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Tyrrell Park?
Notable species at Tyrrell Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tyrrell Park?
Birding at Tyrrell Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Tyrrell Park?
Tyrrell Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.