Lake birding habitat

Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

7/20/202611818 Hardee Walk, San Antonio, Texas, US (29.455, -98.726)1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

7/17/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio US-TX 29.45950, -98.457991 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/16/2026Braunig Lake (HOTE 101)1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

7/15/2026Woodlawn Lake (HOTE 093)1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/15/2026Braunig Lake (HOTE 101)1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/15/2026Braunig Lake (HOTE 101)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/15/2026401–499 La Jara Blvd, Alamo Heights US-TX (29.4876,-98.4748)1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/14/2026Brackenridge Park (Avenue A & River Rd.)1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/12/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

127/19/2026

Mourning Dove

107/19/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/19/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/19/2026

Crested Caracara

17/19/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

67/19/2026

House Sparrow

107/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/19/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

27/19/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/19/2026

Pyrrhuloxia

37/19/2026

Painted Bunting

67/19/2026

Dickcissel

147/19/2026

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 Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake?
Notable species at Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake?
Birding at Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake?
Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.