Carbon Plant Road & waterbird lake

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Common Loon Bald Eagle Double-crested Cormorant Ring-billed Gull Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

7/20/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)4 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

7/14/2026Yellow-Green Vireo stakeout, Corpus Christi (observe only from sidewalk)1 observed

Hooded Crow

Corvus cornix

7/9/2026Elizabeth's Restaurant/The Art Museum1 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

7/9/2026MH - FM 631 Taft (private - San Pat))1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-tipped Dove

27/20/2026

White-winged Dove

387/20/2026

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Chimney Swift

17/20/2026

Black-necked Stilt

57/20/2026

American Avocet

37/20/2026

Killdeer

27/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

47/20/2026

Least Tern

67/20/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/20/2026

Green Heron

17/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/20/2026

Swainson's Hawk

17/20/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Great Kiskadee

47/20/2026

Tropical Kingbird

17/20/2026

Couch's Kingbird

47/20/2026

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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Fall Bird Migration Guide

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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.