Lake birding habitat

Crossroads Pond, El Paso

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Crossroads Pond, El Paso is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 203 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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/31/2026Parque Central Hermanos Escobar1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/31/2026Parque Central Hermanos Escobar1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/31/2026Parque Central Hermanos Escobar1 observed

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

5/31/2026Keystone Heritage Park (FWTX 6)1 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

5/30/2026Keystone Heritage Park (FWTX 6)1 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

5/28/2026Kiseda's KJ House1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/26/2026Keystone Heritage Park (FWTX 6)1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/24/2026Fred Hervey WTP (FWTX 4)2 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

5/24/2026Keystone Heritage Park (FWTX 6)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

35/31/2026

White-winged Dove

45/31/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Monk Parakeet

25/31/2026

House Sparrow

65/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

55/31/2026

Ruddy Duck

235/31/2026

Gambel's Quail

75/31/2026

Inca Dove

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

American Coot

215/31/2026

Black-necked Stilt

55/31/2026

American Avocet

25/31/2026

Killdeer

55/31/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

125/31/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

25/31/2026

Green Heron

15/31/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/31/2026

American Kestrel

15/31/2026

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