Lake birding habitat

Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Lesser Scaup, Double-crested Cormorant, and Snowy Egret 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

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

5/30/2026Camp Comfort1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

5/30/2026Kerrville, MBY1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

5/30/2026Kerr Co: Marymeade (private)1 observed

Green Jay

Cyanocorax yncas

5/30/2026FM 2107 Medina TX2 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/27/2026Rio Robles1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

5/25/2026Kendall Co.--River Bend Road2 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

5/25/2026Ingram City Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

36/2/2026

Mourning Dove

66/2/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/2/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

16/2/2026

White-eyed Vireo

26/2/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

16/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

26/2/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

16/2/2026

Purple Martin

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

46/2/2026

Eastern Bluebird

16/2/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

26/2/2026

Orchard Oriole

16/2/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

26/2/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

16/2/2026

Yellow-throated Warbler

16/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

66/2/2026

Blue Grosbeak

16/2/2026

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 Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake?
Notable species at Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake include Lesser Scaup, Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret, Great Egret, Black Vulture. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake?
Birding at Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake?
Kerrville - Flat Rock Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.