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

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

3/4/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

3/3/2026Westcreek1 observed

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

3/1/2026Fowler Rd, Atascosa US-TX1 observed

Clay-colored Thrush

Turdus grayi

3/1/2026Medina R. Crossing--Cagnon/Ponder Rds. (HOTE 115)1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/1/2026San Antonio KOA Holiday (Salado Creek Greenway)1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

2/28/2026San Antonio Riverwalk area1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

2/28/2026Braunig Lake (HOTE 101)1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/27/2026Espada Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/27/2026Brackenridge Park (Avenue A & River Rd.)1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

2/22/2026Woodlawn Lake (HOTE 093)1 observed

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

2/22/2026Bexar Co.--Hardy/Mathis Rd. (E. of I-37)1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

2/21/2026Medina River Natural Area (HOTE 104)1 observed

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.