Lake birding habitat

Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeCanyonRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This lake and canyon habitat attracts Egyptian Goose, Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

6/2/2026Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail (HOTE073)1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

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

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

5/28/2026Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/28/2026Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/28/2026Clinard Survey (Private)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/28/2026Clinard Survey (Private)1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/28/2026Summerwood Cove1 observed

Brown-crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus tyrannulus

5/27/2026Fischer Park1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/27/2026William & Eleanor Crook Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Egyptian Goose

36/2/2026

Wood Duck

26/2/2026

Inca Dove

16/2/2026

White-winged Dove

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

36/2/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

26/2/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

26/2/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

16/2/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

26/2/2026

Black Vulture

26/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

26/2/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

26/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Western Kingbird

26/2/2026

White-eyed Vireo

36/2/2026

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—Guadalupe River South Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail?
Notable species at Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail include Egyptian Goose, Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, Hooded Merganser. The area supports lake, canyon, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail?
Birding at Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail?
Canyon Lake—Guadalupe River South Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.