Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only

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Habitat

LakeRiver/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian 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

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

4/16/2026Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/16/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Ecology & Natural Resource area1 observed

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

4/14/2026Easterwood Airport Pond3 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

4/14/2026Easterwood Airport Pond1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/13/2026Hensel Park2 observed

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

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Regulus satrapa

4/6/2026College Station--Home1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/5/2026Guadalupe Drive, College Station1 observed

Swainson's Warbler

Limnothlypis swainsonii

4/4/2026Lick Creek Park (PPW-W 008)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White Ibis

64/15/2026

Black Vulture

54/15/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

204/15/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/11/2026

House Sparrow

24/11/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

24/11/2026

Lincoln's Sparrow

24/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/11/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/11/2026

American Crow

14/4/2026

Cliff Swallow

204/4/2026

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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only for birding?▼

The best months to visit Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only?▼

Notable species at Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only?▼

Birding at Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only?▼

Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.