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Overview
The 240-acre natural preserve known as Friedrich Wilderness Park is a welcome escape from the urban chaos of San Antonio. Tucked in the hills of Northwest San Antonio amid dense stands of mature Ashe-juniper, opportunities for hiking, picnicking, birding and nature study abound.
Birds
Notable Species
As the nesting site of two federally recognized endangered species, the Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo, the park is a favorite of area birders. Painted Bunting, Baltimore Oriole, Greater Roadrunner, and Northern Bobwhite have also been observed.
Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
The preserve features 5.5 miles of well-marked hiking trails, including the wheelchair-accessible Forest Range Trail. Trails range in difficulty from a brief, leisurely stroll on the Upland Range Trail to longer, more rugged hikes on the Vista Loop and Main Loop trails.
Contact Details
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External Links
Content and images originally posted by Gaga
Reviews
Steve Gross's review
This is a great place for a quick primer on the birds of the Texas Hill Country. It's often the first place in the state where Golden-cheeked Warbler is seen each spring.
The Black-capped Vireo is a tougher bird there, as much of the habitat is not trail-accessible and steep. However, it is usually possible to hear the birds.
I've had Hutton's Vireo at this location, a good bird for such an easterly location.
This park makes a great stop when driving to west Texas. Plenty of shade, benches at the water feature, etc. make it a good place to see some fine birds.
Pros
- Closest "Hill Country" location from Houston
Cons
- Opens too late in the morning
- though you can sometimes walk in.
