Lake birding habitat

Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, 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

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

4/12/2026Gary Halter Nature Center, College Station US-TX 30.56722, -96.21171

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

4/12/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Research Park1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (fuertesi)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Spring Creek Greenbelt, College Station1 observed

Brandt's Cormorant

Urile penicillatus

4/10/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Research Park32 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/10/2026Lick Creek Park (PPW-W 008)1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

4/9/2026Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan1 observed

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

4/6/2026College Station--Home1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

4/6/2026Brazos Co.--Sims Lane/Sims Lane Cutoff2 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

4/5/2026Brazos Co.--Sims Lane/Sims Lane Cutoff3 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/5/2026Guadalupe Drive, College Station1 observed

Mottled Duck (Gulf Coast)

Anas fulvigula

4/4/2026Brazos Co.--Sims Lane/Sims Lane Cutoff2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

34/9/2026

Mourning Dove

24/9/2026

Killdeer

24/9/2026

Great Egret

44/9/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/9/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/9/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/9/2026

Couch's Kingbird

14/9/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

14/9/2026

Blue Jay

14/9/2026

Carolina Chickadee

14/9/2026

Carolina Wren

14/9/2026

European Starling

64/9/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/9/2026

House Sparrow

14/9/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

74/9/2026

Common Grackle

44/9/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

24/9/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/9/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/9/2026

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 Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan for birding?
The best months to visit Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan?
Notable species at Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan include Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Mourning Dove, American Coot. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan?
Birding at Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan?
Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.