Lake birding habitat

Lake Texana - Palmetto Bend Dam area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Texana - Palmetto Bend Dam area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 202 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

Eastern Screech-Owl

Megascops asio

4/13/2026802 Davies Road, Inez, Texas, US (28.881, -96.782)1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

4/12/2026SH-35 S, Point Comfort US-TX 28.66746, -96.574191 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

4/11/2026Keeran creek1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater Yellowlegs

14/13/2026

Snowy Egret

14/13/2026

Great Egret

34/13/2026

Black Vulture

14/13/2026

Common Grackle

54/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/13/2026

Inca Dove

24/13/2026

Black-necked Stilt

14/13/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

24/13/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

14/13/2026

Dunlin

104/13/2026

Least Sandpiper

154/13/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

24/13/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/13/2026

Carolina Wren

14/13/2026

Mourning Dove

24/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/13/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

24/13/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/13/2026

White-eyed Vireo

34/13/2026

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