Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Cackling Goose Canada Goose Northern Shoveler Eurasian Collared-Dove White-winged Dove

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

7/18/2026Lake Ransom Canyon and Chapel Garden1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

7/18/2026Lake Ransom Canyon and Chapel Garden1 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

7/17/2026Texas Tech Parkway x Indiana Avenue1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/15/2026Maxey Park (PHP 030)1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

7/13/2026Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 61 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

7/10/2026TTU HSC Campus1 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

7/7/202612001–12067 E County Road 7300, Slaton US-TX 33.49271, -101.614011 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

17/20/2026

Northern Bobwhite

27/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

67/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/20/2026

White-winged Dove

107/20/2026

Mourning Dove

127/20/2026

Greater Roadrunner

17/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

27/20/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

27/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

37/20/2026

Snowy Egret

37/20/2026

Green Heron

37/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/20/2026

Mississippi Kite

67/20/2026

Burrowing Owl

107/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/20/2026

American Kestrel

17/20/2026

Western Kingbird

247/20/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

17/20/2026

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 Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail for birding?▼

The best months to visit Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail?▼

Notable species at Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail?▼

Birding at Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail?▼

Buffalo Springs Lake area - LEAS Nature Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.