Lake birding habitat

Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal 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

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

6/1/2026Zilker Metro Park--Barton Springs area1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Zilker Metro Park--Barton Springs area1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/1/2026Mom and Dad's

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/31/2026USA-TX-01882 7/121 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

5/30/20261100–1194 FM-1977, Martindale US-TX 29.80171, -97.807071 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/29/2026Dahlstrom2 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/28/2026West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/2026West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt2 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/28/2026Summerwood Cove1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

5/27/2026William & Eleanor Crook Park1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/27/2026St. Andrew's Episcopal School (limited access)1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

5/27/2026Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)1 observed

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

5/26/2026Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-chinned Hummingbird

45/27/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/27/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

15/27/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

25/27/2026

Green Heron

35/27/2026

Couch's Kingbird

15/27/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

25/27/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/27/2026

Carolina Wren

25/27/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

35/27/2026

Northern Cardinal

45/27/2026

White-winged Dove

15/26/2026

Mourning Dove

25/26/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

15/26/2026

Barn Swallow

105/26/2026

Northern Mockingbird

35/26/2026

House Sparrow

25/26/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

25/26/2026

Common Grackle

15/26/2026

Painted Bunting

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 Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle) for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)?
Notable species at Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle) include Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)?
Birding at Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle)?
Lake Negley / Soil Conservation Site 1 Reservoir (Kyle) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.