Lake birding habitat

Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Northern Shoveler, and Northern Pintail 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

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/1/2026Blucher Park (CTC 071)1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

6/1/2026Padre Isl. NS--Beach S. of Visitor center (Kleberg Co.)4 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Mustang Island SP (CTC 060)2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/30/2026Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/28/2026La Casa Oso1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/28/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

105/26/2026

Mottled Duck

15/26/2026

Redhead

55/26/2026

Lesser Scaup

35/26/2026

Mourning Dove

35/26/2026

Black-necked Stilt

15/26/2026

Forster's Tern

25/26/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

25/26/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

15/26/2026

Reddish Egret

15/26/2026

Great Egret

15/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/26/2026

Barn Swallow

25/26/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

155/26/2026

Blue-winged Teal

35/19/2026

Black-bellied Plover

15/19/2026

Willet

35/19/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

15/19/2026

Dunlin

35/19/2026

Laughing Gull

85/19/2026

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 Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) for birding?
The best months to visit Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)?
Notable species at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Redhead, Lesser Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)?
Birding at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)?
Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.