Bird Water Feature
Built in 2015, the Bird Water Feature provides a dependable year-round source of water for birds and other animals in the park.
Located to the right of the Salado Outdoor Classroom on the north side of the Blanco Road parking lot, it is a rock structure with recycling water gently flowing across several levels. A palisade-style viewing blind lets you observe the birds without disturbing them.
Birds need water every day and will fly to where they can find it. They are attracted to water, especially moving water, so a reliable source of flowing water should bring more species of birds to the park.
Nearest Parking
13203 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
Bird species seen using the water feature include the Northern Mockingbird, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal and Black-and-white Warbler.
All of the water for this feature is collected from the roof of the adjacent Salado Outdoor Classroom and stored in a dedicated 3,900 gallon storage tank. No additional water from the Edwards Aquifer is required.
Special Thanks
This feature was a collaborative effort between the San Antonio Audubon Society, Bexar Audubon Society, Alamo Area Master Naturalists, and San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.
