Lake birding habitat

Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Mallard, American Coot, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

7/13/2026Winscott Plover Road3 observed

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

7/13/2026Winscott Plover Road3 observed

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

7/12/20269065 County Road 1117, Cleburne US-TX 32.18404, -97.551111 observed

Black-capped Vireo

Vireo atricapilla

7/11/2026Acton Nature Center1 observed

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

7/8/2026Lake Granbury Dam and Spillway (Brazos River)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Swan Goose

27/14/2026

Mallard

17/14/2026

Rock Pigeon

357/14/2026

White-winged Dove

17/14/2026

Mourning Dove

17/14/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/14/2026

Chimney Swift

27/14/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/14/2026

Green Heron

37/14/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

87/14/2026

Great Egret

17/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/14/2026

Black Vulture

297/14/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/14/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

47/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/14/2026

Eastern Phoebe

37/14/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/14/2026

Western Kingbird

27/14/2026

White-eyed Vireo

47/14/2026

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 Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park?
Notable species at Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park include Mallard, American Coot, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park?
Birding at Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park?
Lake Pat Cleburne - Buddy Stewart Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.