Lake birding habitat

Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mourning Dove, American Crow, and Carolina Chickadee 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

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/11/20261 - Our PRIVATE Bird Paradise - DO NOT DISTURB!1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

4/11/2026Mills Pond at Wells Branch1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

4/11/2026Blockhouse Creek area1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

4/11/2026Brushy Creek Lake Park1 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

4/10/2026Lake Travis--Cypress Creek Park1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/8/2026Lake Travis--Cypress Creek Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/7/20261 - Our PRIVATE Bird Paradise - DO NOT DISTURB!1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

4/7/2026Crystal Falls Suburbs Hike and Bike Trail1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

4/7/2026The New Digs1 observed

Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Northern)

Melanerpes aurifrons

4/6/2026Williamson Co.--CR284, 285, 286, 287 area (near Jimms Branch/Little Creek)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

4/6/2026Lake Creek Trail--West (Williamson Co.)1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

4/6/2026Balcones Canyonlands NWR--Cactus Rocks Trail1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

4/4/2026Wells Branch1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (borealis)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/3/2026WBU North Austin Feeder Station (and surrounding area)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

24/8/2026

Mourning Dove

34/8/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/8/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/8/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/8/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

14/8/2026

Blue Jay

34/8/2026

Carolina Chickadee

34/8/2026

Tree Swallow

24/8/2026

Purple Martin

14/8/2026

Barn Swallow

154/8/2026

Cliff Swallow

184/8/2026

Cave Swallow

154/8/2026

Canyon Wren

24/8/2026

Northern House Wren

14/8/2026

Carolina Wren

44/8/2026

Bewick's Wren

94/8/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/8/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

44/8/2026

Lark Sparrow

14/8/2026

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 Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk?
Notable species at Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk include Mourning Dove, American Crow, Carolina Chickadee, Carolina Wren, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk?
Birding at Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk?
Lake Georgetown - Cedar Breaks Pk offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.