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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 30.5640/-96.2121 (2021-02-17 16:32:14 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Lick Creek Park" (2021-02-17 16:32:14 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

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Chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri)
Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)
Barred Owl (Strix varia)
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus)
Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)
Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus)
Swainson's Warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii)
Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina)
Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris)

Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:09:19)

Chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:09:00)

() was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:08:50)

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:08:30)

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:08:19)

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:08:06)

Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:07:44)

Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:07:33)

White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:07:21)

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:07:07)

Barred Owl (Strix varia) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:06:49)

Swainson's Warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:06:29)

  • Timing and strategy

Lick Creek Park is a large city park most birded in the spring, for its migrants. Mornings are the best time to bird here.  The hummingbird feeders here are well taken care of and attract Ruby-throated, Rufous, and Black-chinned Hummingbirds in the fall.  Summer breeding birds include White-eyed Vireos, Painted Buntings, and Swainson's Warblers.

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• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 00:51
Lick Creek Park is a large city park most birded in the spring, for its migrants. Mornings are the best time to bird here.  The hummingbird feeders here are well taken care of and attract Ruby-throated, Rufous, and Black-chinned Hummingbirds in the fall.  Summer breeding birds include White-eyed Vireos, Painted Buntings, and Swainson's Warblers.
  • How to get there

Enter from Rock Prairie Road entrance. This is the only entrance.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 00:51
Enter from Rock Prairie Road entrance. This is the only entrance.

Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. No fee.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 00:52
Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. No fee.
  • Other attractions

A small nature center provides activities on occasion.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 00:52
A small nature center provides activities on occasion.

Nature Center

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 00:53
Nature Center

Watch for poison ivy and snakes, as well as stinging insects and mosquitoes.  

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 00:53
Watch for poison ivy and snakes, as well as stinging insects and mosquitoes.  
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