Lavon Lake - Brockdale Pk area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/6/2026Heard Nat. Sci. Mus.& Wildlife Sanct3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Killdeer

23/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

213/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/5/2026

American Crow

33/5/2026

Brown Thrasher

13/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

23/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

33/5/2026

American Goldfinch

23/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/5/2026

American Coot

13/3/2026

Forster's Tern

73/3/2026

Great Egret

23/3/2026

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.