Lake birding habitat

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeGrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mourning Dove 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

Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

4/11/2026stakeout Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Gunter (2026)1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/11/2026Hagerman NWR1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

4/11/2026Hagerman NWR2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/11/2026

Blue-winged Teal

1084/11/2026

Northern Shoveler

34/11/2026

Gadwall

74/11/2026

Green-winged Teal

24/11/2026

Redhead

24/11/2026

American Coot

374/11/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

314/11/2026

Wilson's Snipe

24/11/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

24/11/2026

Stilt Sandpiper

64/11/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

34/11/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/11/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

64/11/2026

Great Egret

14/11/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/11/2026

Barred Owl

14/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/11/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

14/11/2026

Cinnamon Teal

24/11/2026

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 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail?
Notable species at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports lake, grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail?
Birding at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail?
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.