Lake birding habitat

I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, and White-winged 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

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

5/28/2026Riverside Drive & Hilltop6 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/27/2026Palko Home, 5505 Hillcrest, Midland, Tx. 797071 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

5/23/20264960 East 42nd Street, Odessa, Texas, US (31.893, -102.335)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/23/2026Goldeneye Pond2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/1/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/1/2026

White-winged Dove

156/1/2026

Mourning Dove

46/1/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

46/1/2026

Black-necked Stilt

16/1/2026

Western Kingbird

46/1/2026

Bell's Vireo

26/1/2026

Bewick's Wren

26/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/1/2026

House Sparrow

196/1/2026

House Finch

106/1/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

16/1/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

16/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

36/1/2026

Common Grackle

16/1/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

126/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

56/1/2026

Painted Bunting

16/1/2026

Chimney Swift

15/31/2026

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 I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center?
Notable species at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center include Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, White-winged Dove, American Coot, Killdeer. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center?
Birding at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center?
I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.