Lake birding habitat

Boerne City Lake Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Boerne City Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 278 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts American Coot, Black Vulture, and Turkey Vulture 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

Black-capped Vireo

Vireo atricapilla

6/2/202615639 Vista Grande, Helotes US-TX 29.59124, -98.677041 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/31/2026114 W Cibolo Dr, Boerne US-TX 29.79331, -98.736951 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

5/30/2026Camp Comfort1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

5/30/2026Guadalupe River SP (HOTE 077)1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/30/2026Cibolo Nature Ctr. (HOTE 078)1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/2026Cibolo Nature Ctr. (HOTE 078)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

5/25/2026Kendall Co.--River Bend Road2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/25/2026River Road Park (Boerne)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/24/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

5/23/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

5/23/2026Boerne City Lake Park4 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/22/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/21/2026Boerne City Lake Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

16/1/2026

Egyptian Goose

96/1/2026

White-winged Dove

26/1/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/1/2026

Killdeer

26/1/2026

Green Heron

16/1/2026

Great Egret

16/1/2026

Black Vulture

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

56/1/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/1/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Western Kingbird

16/1/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

26/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

16/1/2026

Common Raven

16/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/1/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

16/1/2026

Purple Martin

16/1/2026

Carolina Wren

16/1/2026

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 Boerne City Lake Park for birding?
The best months to visit Boerne City Lake Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Boerne City Lake Park?
Notable species at Boerne City Lake Park include American Coot, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Eastern Phoebe. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Boerne City Lake Park?
Birding at Boerne City Lake Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Boerne City Lake Park?
Boerne City Lake Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.