Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current)

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 281 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

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

6/1/2026Zilker Metro Park--Barton Springs area1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Zilker Metro Park--Barton Springs area1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/1/2026Mom and Dad's

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/31/202610300 Stubble Quail Cir, Austin US-TX 30.37940, -97.706812 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/31/2026Brentwood Park, Austin1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/31/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

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

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/20265805 Miramonte Dr, Austin US-TX (30.4165,-97.7558)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026Dahlstrom2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/20261712 Windsor Rd, Austin US-TX (30.2852,-97.7568)1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

35/22/2026

Black-necked Stilt

25/22/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

25/22/2026

Great Egret

25/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/22/2026

Black Vulture

15/22/2026

Barred Owl

15/22/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/22/2026

American Crow

25/22/2026

Carolina Wren

25/22/2026

Northern Cardinal

35/22/2026

Indigo Bunting

15/22/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current)?▼

Notable species at Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current) include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current)?▼

Birding at Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current)?▼

Williamson Crk WTP (former)/Roy Kizer golf course (current) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.