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

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/21/2026Home, Port Aransas, Texas, US2 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/21/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/20/2026Padre Isl. NS- Malaquite Beach/Visitor Ctr. area1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

7/19/2026Nueces Co Rd 51 South of FM 702 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

217/16/2026

Mottled Duck

37/16/2026

American Coot

17/16/2026

Laughing Gull

457/16/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/16/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/16/2026

White Ibis

17/16/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

87/16/2026

Snowy Egret

17/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

127/16/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

127/16/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/15/2026

Great Egret

27/15/2026

Osprey

17/15/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

17/11/2026

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.