Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock

Texas · Southeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
LakeCanyon
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 321 species recorded on eBird. This lake and canyon habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Mallard 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-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

3/4/2026Dupree Park, Lubbock1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

3/3/2026Lubbock Lake Landmark1 observed

Cassin's Sparrow

Peucaea cassinii

3/3/2026Lubbock Lake Landmark4 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

3/2/2026Maxey Park (PHP 030)2 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/1/2026Mackenzie Park, Lubbock (PHP 024)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

2/27/2026Melonie Park Neighborhood1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

2/24/2026Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 63 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed)

Junco hyemalis

2/24/20262620 21st St, Lubbock US-TX 33.57590, -101.874101 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

2/23/2026E Canyon Lake Dr, Lubbock US-TX 33.56501, -101.801601 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

23/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

83/5/2026

American Coot

23/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

813/5/2026

Gadwall

23/5/2026

Northern Pintail

13/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

63/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/5/2026

European Starling

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

263/5/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

493/5/2026

White-winged Dove

13/2/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Carolina Wren

13/2/2026

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 Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock for birding?
The best months to visit Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock?
Notable species at Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock include Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal. The area supports lake, canyon habitats.
How difficult is birding at Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock?
Birding at Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock?
Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.