Lake birding habitat

Lake Meredith

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Meredith is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

5/25/2026Lake Meredith--Fritch Fortress1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

5/25/20268279–8399 FM-3395, Stinnett US-TX 35.73290, -101.595661 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

5/25/2026Lake Meredith--Blue West (Moore Co.)1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/25/2026Lake Meredith--Blue West (Moore Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

85/30/2026

Scaled Quail

35/28/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

15/28/2026

Greater Roadrunner

15/28/2026

Mallard

25/26/2026

Northern Bobwhite

65/26/2026

Mourning Dove

55/26/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/26/2026

American Coot

135/26/2026

Black-necked Stilt

35/26/2026

Killdeer

25/26/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

45/26/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

15/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

85/26/2026

Osprey

15/26/2026

Mississippi Kite

35/26/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Northern Flicker

25/26/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/26/2026

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 Meredith for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Meredith for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Meredith?
Notable species at Lake Meredith include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Meredith?
Birding at Lake Meredith is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Meredith?
Lake Meredith offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.