Lake birding habitat

Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 212 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

6/2/2026Nueces Delta Preserve (McGregor Ranch)5 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi US-TX 27.70764, -97.300031 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/1/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/31/2026Knolle Ranch1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/28/2026La Casa Oso1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/27/2026Hazel Bazemore-Calallen Park (CTC 078)1 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

5/25/2026County Road 18, Nueces County1 observed

House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

5/25/20266076 County Road 99, Escondidas US-TX 27.94903, -97.820182 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

5/25/2026Knolle Ranch1 observed

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

5/22/2026stakeout Cattle Tyrant, downtown Corpus Christi (2023-261 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Roseate Spoonbill

26/2/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

76/2/2026

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

66/2/2026

Northern Bobwhite

46/2/2026

Common Ground Dove

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

156/2/2026

Common Nighthawk

56/2/2026

Common Pauraque

66/2/2026

Black-necked Stilt

146/2/2026

Killdeer

16/2/2026

Wilson's Plover

16/2/2026

Long-billed Curlew

26/2/2026

Willet

56/2/2026

Laughing Gull

26/2/2026

Black Skimmer

66/2/2026

Forster's Tern

16/2/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/2/2026

Tricolored Heron

16/2/2026

Green Heron

26/2/2026

Great Egret

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 Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake for birding?
The best months to visit Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake?
Notable species at Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake?
Birding at Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake?
Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.