Lake birding habitat

Lake Ray Hubbard - Wynn Joyce Pk

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Ray Hubbard - Wynn Joyce Pk is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 211 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026Trinity River Audubon Center2 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/30/2026Dallas Southside WTP2 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/30/2026Home1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/29/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/29/2026Lake Ray Hubbard--TX66 Boat ramp/ Willow Bend area (Rockwall)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/29/2026IH-30 E, Garland US-TX 32.86533, -96.542631 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/29/2026Harry S. Moss Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/29/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/28/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

75/31/2026

White-winged Dove

25/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/31/2026

American Robin

35/31/2026

Common Grackle

115/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

105/31/2026

Killdeer

55/31/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

25/31/2026

Green Heron

15/31/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

15/31/2026

Great Egret

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

American Crow

55/31/2026

Tufted Titmouse

25/31/2026

Purple Martin

105/31/2026

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