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

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

5/30/2026Auto selected 32.17221, -97.605923 observed

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

5/26/2026Lake Granbury Dam and Spillway (Brazos River)1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

5/22/20265777–6057 County Road 1224A, Cleburne US-TX 32.23350, -97.472761 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

5/21/2026Lake Pat Cleburne--West Side1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/21/2026Old Brazos Point Bridge--Johnson Co.1 observed

Black-capped Vireo

Vireo atricapilla

5/21/2026Johnson Co.--FM 1434 Hillside2 observed

Canyon Wren

Catherpes mexicanus

5/21/2026Johnson Co.--CR 11081 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/25/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

15/25/2026

Green Heron

15/25/2026

Black Vulture

65/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

85/25/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/25/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

45/25/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/25/2026

White-eyed Vireo

25/25/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

35/25/2026

American Crow

25/25/2026

Carolina Chickadee

35/25/2026

Tufted Titmouse

25/25/2026

Barn Swallow

15/25/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

45/25/2026

Carolina Wren

35/25/2026

Eastern Bluebird

35/25/2026

Northern Cardinal

95/25/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/21/2026

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.