Lake birding habitat

Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/27/2026Pipes Farm S1 - Hackberry Woodland1 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

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

55/31/2026

Killdeer

35/31/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

75/31/2026

Barn Swallow

145/31/2026

Lark Sparrow

35/31/2026

Common Grackle

35/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

15/31/2026

Mallard

35/23/2026

White-winged Dove

15/23/2026

Chimney Swift

15/23/2026

Forster's Tern

15/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

85/23/2026

Green Heron

15/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

65/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/23/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/23/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/23/2026

Blue Jay

15/23/2026

American Crow

15/23/2026

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 - East Side for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side?
Notable species at Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side include Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side?
Birding at Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side?
Lake Pat Cleburne - East Side offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.