Lake birding habitat

Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 306 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mourning Dove, American Coot, and Killdeer 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

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

7/20/20265000 Rollingwood Dr Rollingwood TX 78746 United States1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle (Western)

Quiscalus mexicanus

7/19/2026Veterans Park, Leander2 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

7/14/2026Lake Travis--Cypress Creek Park1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/14/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk1 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

7/13/2026Cat House (private backyard)1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/12/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

47/17/2026

Mourning Dove

27/17/2026

Great Egret

17/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

97/17/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

27/17/2026

Canyon Wren

17/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

27/17/2026

Painted Bunting

27/17/2026

Egyptian Goose

37/17/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

27/17/2026

Killdeer

27/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/17/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Eastern Phoebe

37/17/2026

American Crow

17/17/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/17/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

17/17/2026

Barn Swallow

77/17/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

27/17/2026

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 Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk?
Notable species at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk include Mourning Dove, American Coot, Killdeer, Pied-billed Grebe, Great Egret. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk?
Birding at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk?
Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.