Gibbons Creek Reservoir (Closed) historic & CBC records only

Texas · Southeast

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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

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

5/31/20265734 Kroll Lane, Anderson, Texas, US (30.466, -95.912)2 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

5/31/2026San Mario1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

5/30/20261608 Blue Quail Lane, College Station, TX 778453 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/28/2026University Park and Trails, College Station2 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/28/2026Brison Park1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/28/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Ecology & Natural Resource area1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

5/27/2026Country Club Lake/Williamson Pk, Bryan1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/27/2026Dulaney1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

5/27/2026Dulaney1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/24/2026Texas A&M Univ.--Ecology & Natural Resource area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

25/31/2026

Common Gallinule

55/31/2026

Anhinga

15/31/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

25/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Blue Jay

25/31/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/31/2026

Carolina Wren

15/31/2026

Pine Warbler

15/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/31/2026

Blue Grosbeak

15/31/2026

Crested Caracara

15/31/2026

Purple Martin

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/23/2026

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.