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

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

5/31/202610300 Stubble Quail Cir, Austin US-TX 30.37940, -97.706812 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

5/31/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/31/2026Brentwood Park, Austin1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/31/2026Lake Travis--Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

5/30/2026Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/30/2026Tamarac Trail retention pond, Leander1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/30/20265805 Miramonte Dr, Austin US-TX (30.4165,-97.7558)1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/30/2026Mason Creek Trail, Leander1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/28/20261712 Windsor Rd, Austin US-TX (30.2852,-97.7568)1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Williamson Co.--Southwest Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

Killdeer

35/31/2026

Green Heron

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/31/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Common Raven

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

15/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

15/31/2026

Canyon Wren

25/31/2026

Bewick's Wren

15/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

15/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/31/2026

Blue Grosbeak

15/31/2026

Painted Bunting

35/31/2026

White-winged Dove

25/31/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

25/31/2026

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 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.