Lake birding habitat

Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mute Swan, American Coot, and Spotted Sandpiper 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

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

5/29/2026Lake Tyler--Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam) (PPW-E 058)3 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/25/2026Tyler Nature Center1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

5/21/2026SMITH COUNTY1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/19/2026SMITH COUNTY1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/31/2026

Killdeer

15/29/2026

Great Egret

15/29/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/29/2026

Black Vulture

15/29/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

55/29/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/29/2026

White-eyed Vireo

35/29/2026

Blue Jay

25/29/2026

American Crow

15/29/2026

Fish Crow

25/29/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/29/2026

Tufted Titmouse

45/29/2026

Barn Swallow

15/29/2026

Carolina Wren

35/29/2026

American Robin

15/29/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/29/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

35/29/2026

Common Grackle

15/29/2026

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 Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam) for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam)?
Notable species at Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam) include Mute Swan, American Coot, Spotted Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Forster's Tern. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam)?
Birding at Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam)?
Lake Tyler - Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.