River/Riparian birding habitat

Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Inca Dove, and Mourning Dove 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/27/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.4 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/27/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.2 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/24/20269E Ranch (private)1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

5/24/2026Bastrop Co.--Paint Creek Rd.1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/23/20269E Ranch (private)1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/22/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.1 observed

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

5/21/2026216 Waikakaaua Drive2 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/20/2026Bastrop Co.--Old Potato Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Inca Dove

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

25/30/2026

Chimney Swift

25/30/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

35/30/2026

Green Heron

15/30/2026

Black Vulture

15/30/2026

Mississippi Kite

15/30/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/30/2026

Barred Owl

25/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Crested Caracara

25/30/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

115/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/30/2026

American Crow

25/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

75/30/2026

Tufted Titmouse

45/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop for birding?
The best months to visit Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop?
Notable species at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop include Eurasian Collared-Dove, Inca Dove, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop?
Birding at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop?
Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.