Lake birding habitat

Devine Lake Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Devine Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 300 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, and American Coot 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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/31/202610300 Stubble Quail Cir, Austin US-TX 30.37940, -97.706812 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

5/31/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/31/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/30/2026Tamarac Trail retention pond, Leander1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/20265805 Miramonte Dr, Austin US-TX (30.4165,-97.7558)1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/30/2026Mason Creek Trail, Leander1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Williamson Co.--Southwest Regional Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/2026Mills Pond at Wells Branch4 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/27/2026Muir Lake (Lakeline Park)4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/30/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

25/30/2026

Summer Tanager

25/30/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

55/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

35/30/2026

Purple Martin

25/30/2026

Barn Swallow

15/30/2026

Carolina Wren

35/30/2026

Eastern Bluebird

15/30/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

15/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/30/2026

White-winged Dove

25/26/2026

American Coot

15/26/2026

Great Egret

15/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/26/2026

Black Vulture

15/26/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/26/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

15/26/2026

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 Devine Lake Park for birding?
The best months to visit Devine Lake Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Devine Lake Park?
Notable species at Devine Lake Park include White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Devine Lake Park?
Birding at Devine Lake Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Devine Lake Park?
Devine Lake Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.