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

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

7/18/2026Rockwall _ End of Dalton Rd.1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/16/2026Heard Nat. Sci. Mus.& Wildlife Sanct1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/15/20266009 President George Bush Hwy, Rowlett US-TX (32.9138,-96.5562)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Spotted Sandpiper

17/17/2026

Black Vulture

17/17/2026

American Crow

87/17/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/17/2026

Barn Swallow

17/17/2026

Carolina Wren

17/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/17/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/17/2026

Mourning Dove

37/13/2026

Killdeer

17/13/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/13/2026

House Finch

17/13/2026

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.