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There’s no doubt that the Texas State Park system is a great way to get out on the trails and enjoy the wildlife, but there are state parks that have more features for birders and birdwatchers. If you’ve been wondering which Texas state parks are best for birding then check out the full list below.
Each park has great wildlife viewing opportunities and bird blinds throughout the park that will give you a great vantage point for bird viewing.
A few favorites of mine include Davis Mountains State Park and Stephen F. Austin state park. These are both memorable bird blinds that have either great information about the species you’re likely to see, or are designed artistically.
The Hawk Tower at Bentsen Rio Grande Valley SP
Another area worth considering is the World Birding Center in the Rio Grande Valley. Three Texas State Parks are included: Bentsen Rio Grande Valley SP, Estero Llano Grade SP, and Resaca de la Palma SP. And while not included, from south Texas make your way over to Mustang Island SP and Goose Island SP, to admire birds that make a stop along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Make sure you’re set before you head out on the trails with performance material hats, shirts, and hiking tools. Visit the TXTH gift shop for more information.
View through the bird blind at Stephen F. Austin SP
From observation platforms to enclosed shelters and traditional birding blinds, these parks offer optimal perches to experience some of the best birding in Texas.
List provided by TPWD Check this page out for more places that offer great wildlife viewing
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Each park has great wildlife viewing opportunities and bird blinds throughout the park that will give you a great vantage point for bird viewing.
A few favorites of mine include Davis Mountains State Park and Stephen F. Austin state park. These are both memorable bird blinds that have either great information about the species you’re likely to see, or are designed artistically.
The Hawk Tower at Bentsen Rio Grande Valley SP
World Birding Center
Another area worth considering is the World Birding Center in the Rio Grande Valley. Three Texas State Parks are included: Bentsen Rio Grande Valley SP, Estero Llano Grade SP, and Resaca de la Palma SP. And while not included, from south Texas make your way over to Mustang Island SP and Goose Island SP, to admire birds that make a stop along the Texas Gulf Coast.
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Make sure you’re set before you head out on the trails with performance material hats, shirts, and hiking tools. Visit the TXTH gift shop for more information.
Texas State Parks with Bird Blinds:
View through the bird blind at Stephen F. Austin SP
Birding Blinds
From observation platforms to enclosed shelters and traditional birding blinds, these parks offer optimal perches to experience some of the best birding in Texas.
- Abilene State Park
- Big Bend Ranch State Park
- Blanco State Park
- Brazos Bend State Park
- Caprock Canyons State Park
- Davis Mountains State Park
- Devils River State Natural Area – Del Norte Unit
- Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area
- Falcon State Park
- Fort Parker
- Franklin Mountains State Park
- Goliad State Park & Historic Site
- Guadalupe River State Park
- Huntsville State Park
- Inks Lake State Park
- Kickapoo Cavern State Park
- Lake Livingston State Park
- Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
- Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
- Meridian State Park
- Mother Neff State Park
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park
- Pedernales Falls State Park
- San Angelo State Park
- Seminole Canyon State Park
- South Llano River State Park
- Tyler State Park
- World Birding Center
List provided by TPWD Check this page out for more places that offer great wildlife viewing
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