Lake Ray Hubbard - Wynn Joyce Pk

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Common Loon Bald Eagle Double-crested Cormorant Ring-billed Gull Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/19/2026Dallas Southside WTP1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/19/2026John Bunker Sands Wetlands Ctr1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/19/2026John Bunker Sands Wetlands Ctr1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Rockwall _ End of Dalton Rd.1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/18/2026Trinity River Audubon Center1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/18/2026Dallas Southside WTP1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/18/20264315 Stanhope St, University Park US-TX 32.84110, -96.809281 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cooper's Hawk

17/20/2026

Mississippi Kite

7/20/2026

Blue Jay

7/20/2026

American Crow

57/20/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

27/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

7/20/2026

Snowy Egret

17/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/19/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/19/2026

Chimney Swift

17/18/2026

Purple Martin

47/18/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/18/2026

Carolina Chickadee

47/18/2026

European Starling

37/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/18/2026

House Sparrow

27/18/2026

Mourning Dove

17/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Carolina Wren

27/18/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Texas Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Where to See Bald Eagles

11 min read

Understanding Bird Migration

12 min read

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.