Forest birding habitat

Utley area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

6/2/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)3 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

5/30/2026Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

5/27/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/27/2026402 1/2 Grove Boulevard, Austin, Texas, US (30.247, -97.7)2 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/27/2026Barkley Meadows Park1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/27/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.4 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/27/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.2 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

5/26/2026Roy G Guerrero Park—Cliff Overlook Area1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

5/25/2026Hornsby Bend (HOTE 037)1 observed

Brown-crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus tyrannulus

5/24/2026Southeast Metro Pk (Travis)1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/24/2026Bastrop Co.--Paint Creek Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

6/2/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

6/2/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

6/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

6/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/1/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

46/1/2026

Carolina Wren

16/1/2026

Mississippi Kite

16/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/1/2026

European Starling

16/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/1/2026

House Sparrow

16/1/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Eastern Bluebird

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Utley area for birding?
The best months to visit Utley area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Utley area?
Notable species at Utley area include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Utley area?
Birding at Utley area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Utley area?
Utley area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.