Bexar County - S. Evans Rd Lake

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Common Loon Bald Eagle Double-crested Cormorant Ring-billed Gull Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

6/2/2026Medina R. Crossing--Cagnon/Ponder Rds. (HOTE 115)1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

5/31/2026San Antonio Riverwalk area1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

5/31/2026Shannon’s Yard1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

5/25/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/24/2026Zewicki Ranch1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/23/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/22/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/22/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Coot

25/25/2026

Black Vulture

15/25/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

25/25/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/25/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/25/2026

House Sparrow

25/25/2026

House Finch

15/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/25/2026

Painted Bunting

15/25/2026

Dickcissel

35/25/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.