Inks Lake State Park
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Inks Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Coot, and Great Blue Heron among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Couch's Kingbird
Tyrannus couchii
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
White-winged Dove
Turkey Vulture
White-eyed Vireo
Bewick's Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Black-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
House Finch
Lark Sparrow
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Great-tailed Grackle
Blue Grosbeak
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.
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