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

37/9/2026

Mourning Dove

57/9/2026

Greater Roadrunner

27/9/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/9/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

67/9/2026

Turkey Vulture

87/9/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/9/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/9/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

17/9/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/9/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/9/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

77/9/2026

Black-capped Vireo

57/9/2026

White-eyed Vireo

27/9/2026

Bell's Vireo

17/9/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/9/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

37/9/2026

Purple Martin

37/9/2026

Cave Swallow

17/9/2026

Carolina Wren

17/9/2026

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.