Utley area
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Utley area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Wild Turkey
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Crested Caracara
Eastern Phoebe
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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