Lake birding habitat

Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeRiver/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 210 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

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Bobwhite

25/24/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/24/2026

Chuck-will's-widow

25/24/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

15/24/2026

Great Horned Owl

25/24/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/24/2026

Carolina Wren

15/24/2026

Lark Sparrow

15/24/2026

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

15/24/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/24/2026

Mourning Dove

45/24/2026

Greater Roadrunner

25/24/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

25/24/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

25/24/2026

Turkey Vulture

35/24/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/24/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/24/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/24/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

45/24/2026

Black-capped Vireo

25/24/2026

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 Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park for birding?
The best months to visit Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park?
Notable species at Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park?
Birding at Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park?
Hords Creek Lake—Friendship Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.