Birding
The Texas Bird Records Committee has recognized 636 species as Texas Birds. The East Texas area has close to 200 bird species.
The mild winters in East Texas provide great opportunities to watch winter migrants as well.
Just take a pair of binoculars wherever you go in the Winnsboro area and enjoy hummingbirds, hawks and more.
Birding Spots
Mineola Nature Preserve
Mineola Nature Preserve consists of 2,911 acres on Loop 564 along the Sabine River, and has facilities including wetlands, numerous hiking and equestrian trails, bee hives, extraordinary bird-watching, and more for the outdoor enthusiast. More than a dozen man-made ponds are located on the property as well as walking trails and pavilions.
Annual Eagle Fest
Each year in January Lake Fork hosts the Annual Eagle Fest.
They have guided eagle viewing, bus and barge tours, educational presentations, live bird shows, nature exhibits, food, arts and crafts.