Birding spots · Texas
Best Birding Spots in Henderson County, Texas
Purtis Creek State Park (southeast) leads Henderson County's birding spots with 89 species reported, best in winter. 3 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purtis Creek State Park (southeast) | 89 | 52 | 44 | 40 | 43 |
| East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society | 75 | 22 | 61 | 19 | 30 |
| Birding spot near Athens (Coppers Creek) | 94 | 58 | 56 | 18 | 64 |