Take the Dominion Drive exit # 552. Additional Info: Lost Maples State Natural Area, 5150 Broadway #257San Antonio, TX 78209-5710, Join the SATX mailing list to keep up on the latest bird sightings via email. Turn north (left) on Stuart and take the first left into the park. The adjacent Honey Creek State Natural Area is also a wonderful place to visit, but it is only open to the public during official hikes. Plan accordingly and bring water, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray. Notable for a diversity of sparrow species in the winter and a year-round variety of waterfowl and wading birds in the pond. Olmos Park - Lesser Goldfinches are more common here. Entrance sign at Cibolo Nature Center (Photo: Alyssia Church), Entrance to Guadalupe River State Park (Photo: Alyssia Church), Guadalupe River State Park (Easy Walking, Hiking). This ditch ends at the bald cypress-lined Medina River, which you can follow on around to the left. From the intersection of Nacogdoches Road and Thousand Oaks, go northeast on Nacogdoches (away from the city). Clicking on the red location marker on each map will take you to a larger interactive map from where you can zoom in or out and obtain driving directions. Description: The most accessible place in Bexar County to get Golden-cheeked Warblers. A walk or drive around the paved perimeter road will touch many kinds of habitat. Over 145 species have been seen in the park. Species: Good in spring and fall for migrants. Note that there are two parking areas for this park. Golden-cheeked Warblers are quite vocal from mid-March to mid-May. Description: This small 50 acre park belongs to the San Antonio River Authority and is located at the CR 401 crossing of the Cibolo Creek in Wilson county near Stockdale. Trails wind through forest and riparian habitats, with some productive edges around the parking area. Also found here are Spotted Towhee, Wild Turkey, Hutton's Vireo, Lark Sparrow, Painted Bunting, Curve-billed Thrasher, Canyon Towhee, and Audubon's Oriole. The upper stream leading into it often has egrets and herons in season. Restrooms available. Additional Info: Landmark Inn State Historic Site, Entrance to Landmark Inn (Photo: Google Streetview), Entrance to Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit (Photo: Alyssia Church), Choke Canyon State Park (Easy Walking, Hiking, Auto). Chapters & Centers Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Description: Both areas are in northwest San Antonio (inside Loop 1604 and west of IH-10). Species: Depending on the water level, this can be a good place for shorebirds and ducks in the winter. With 12 miles of hiking trails and a species list of over 240 there are birding opportunities in bald cypress lined riparian areas, Ashe Juniper-oak woodlands, and grassland savannahs. The park is on both sides of Pecan Valley Dr., although the portion with the lake on the east side of the road is the most heavily birded. Type in your search and hit enter. (Photo Alyssia Church), Entrance to Medina River Greenway from Rt 16 (Photo: Google Streetview), Medina River Natural Area (Easy Walking, Hiking). Species: Green Kingfishers, Least Grebe, Verdin, Painted and Indigo buntings, warblers, orioles and tanagers are regularly found here in season, as well as many woodpeckers, vireos, wrens and sparrows throughout the year. Additional Info: Kerr WMA, Wildlife Viewing Tips for Kerr WMA. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Entrance fee is nominal, and yearly memberships are available. A concrete trail at Live Oak City Park (Photo: Alyssia Church). Description: Follow signs to Boerne City Park and Cibolo Nature Center and park at the end of the road. Two bird blinds are maintained in the park by Friends of Crescent Bend Nature Park and can be good any time of the year. Additional Info: Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, Phil Hardberger Park (San Antonio Parks and Recreation), eBird Hotspot List- Hardberger Park North, eBird Hotspot List- Hardberger Park South, American Woodcock at Phil Hardberger Park (Photo: Alyssia Church), Rufous Hummingbird (Photo: Alyssia Church), San Antonio Botanical Garden (Easy walking) - entry fee required. It is thought to be the oldest bird sanctuary in Ohio. Description: Located northwest of San Antonio, outside of Loop 1604, this 207 acre nature park opened March 2006 (no pets allowed). Hours change slightly seasonally, and may be closed on major holidays so check website below before visiting. Also keep an eye out for Bittern in the reeds. More than three miles of trails wind along a stream and tidal marsh and through orchard, fields, and forest. Description: Take I-35 north towards Austin from Loop 410, exit to Judson Road, and turn right at the first stop sign after you get off of IH-35. It would not be surprising to see a Roseate Spoonbill on shorelines. Or Search by Location ... Mass Audubon is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 04-2104702) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. * Stay on Leonhardt past the dam which you will see on the left. Port-a-potties available. Despite sharing the Audubon name, Georgia Audubon is an independent organization with separate membership, board leadership, … By the time the young leave for the tropics, they are hard to distinguish from adults. The road that surrounds the park is Josephine Tobin Drive. With a visitor's center, educational exhibit and store. Species: Resident birds and migrants including warblers, tanagers, orioles, and flycatchers. Oak trees and brush with some open areas attract many resident birds and migrants. The sanctuary is open to the public and free of charge. Many SAAS members participate, and it's a great way to keep in touch with local birders. Friedrich Park will be on your right about 600 yards down. Some trails are concrete. The purpose of this organization is to raise the awareness of both members and the general public about the protection, preservation, and propagation of all wildlife, particularly birds, and their habitat. Restrooms and playground. View a map and descriptions of each. Additional Info: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, Mitchell Lake Facebook Page, eBird Hotspot List- visitor's center area, Entrance gate to Mitchell Lake Audubon (Photo: Alyssia Church), Entrance to OP Schnabel Park (Photo: Google Streetview). Audubon Near You; EN ES. The street runs along the west side of the Brackenridge Golf Course, and the logical northern extension goes up towards the San Antonio Zoo. Located on the Groton-Ayer town line, Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is a land of impressive ledges, large boulders, beaver ponds, vernal pools, and extensive uninterrupted woodlands. Other birds that are fairly easy to find there are Green Kingfisher, Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow-throated Vireo, Eastern Pewee, Indigo Bunting, Painted Bunting, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Canyon Wren, Acadian Flycatcher, Lesser Goldfinch, Scott's Oriole and Blue Grosbeak. The little ditch on the right always has water and usually has Green Kingfisher and warblers. Description: These roads are an easy drive from town and on the northern edge of the brush country. Description: This 365-acre park and nature area in Kendall County is often overlooked and rarely busy. Description: This 126 acre park is a great birding place any time of year. Helton Nature Park Entrance (Photo: Alyssia Church), Entrance to Jackson Nature Park (Photo: Alyssia Church). Entrance to Acequia Park from Mission Pkwy (Photo: Google Streetview), Mission San Juan and Espada Dam - Acequia Park (Easy Walking). The stormwater retention pond on the west edge of the park can be good for shorebirds and waterfowl in the fall and winter.