Lake birding habitat

Lavon Lake - Brockdale Pk area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lavon Lake - Brockdale Pk area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, 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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/29/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/29/2026Lake Ray Hubbard--TX66 Boat ramp/ Willow Bend area (Rockwall)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/29/2026IH-30 E, Garland US-TX 32.86533, -96.542631 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/29/2026Harry S. Moss Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/29/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/28/2026Breckenridge Park, Richardson2 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/28/2026Harry Moss Park (Moss Creek Park)1 observed

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

5/26/20263600 McDermott Rd, Plano US-TX (33.0999,-96.7667)1 observed

Osprey (American)

Pandion haliaetus

5/26/2026Muddy Creek Reservoir (Wylie)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/29/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/29/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/29/2026

American Crow

15/29/2026

Carolina Chickadee

45/29/2026

Cliff Swallow

25/29/2026

Eastern Bluebird

45/29/2026

House Finch

25/29/2026

Northern Cardinal

55/29/2026

Mourning Dove

15/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/28/2026

Great Egret

35/28/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/28/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

15/28/2026

Franklin's Gull

5/28/2026

Black Tern

5/28/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

5/28/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/28/2026

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