Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 291 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/28/2026South Towne Crossing/Grackle Roost Site - Burleson, TX3 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Benbrook Lake--Rocky Creek Park1 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

2/28/2026Winscott Plover Road1 observed

Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

2/27/2026Winscott Plover Road1 observed

Barn Swallow (American)

Hirundo rustica

2/25/2026Johnson Co.-- E. CR 9131 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

2/25/2026Lake Weatherford1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

2/23/20265900 River Bend Drive, Benbrook, Texas, US (32.694, -97.426)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

23/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

83/5/2026

Mallard

33/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

American Coot

123/5/2026

Killdeer

53/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

33/5/2026

Forster's Tern

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

623/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

13/5/2026

Great Egret

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

American White Pelican

23/5/2026

Black Vulture

33/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

American Crow

53/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area) for birding?
The best months to visit Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area)?
Notable species at Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area) include Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Mourning Dove, American Coot. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area)?
Birding at Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area)?
Benbrook Lake - North Holiday Park (day use area) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.