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

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

6/1/2026Tamarac Trail retention pond, Leander1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/20265805 Miramonte Dr, Austin US-TX (30.4165,-97.7558)1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/30/2026Mason Creek Trail, Leander1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Williamson Co.--Southwest Regional Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/2026Mills Pond at Wells Branch4 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/27/2026Muir Lake (Lakeline Park)4 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/27/2026Nursing And Rehab Spanish Oaks1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/26/2026Lake Travis--Cypress Creek Park1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/26/20261@78613CedarParkHome1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/26/2026Quarries Park, Austin1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/25/2026Wisterwood St1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

5/24/2026Twin Lakes Park (Williamson Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

26/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

26/1/2026

House Sparrow

16/1/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

36/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

36/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

American Crow

16/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

56/1/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

56/1/2026

Purple Martin

46/1/2026

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.