Lake birding habitat

Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, and Mourning Dove 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

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/3/2026Pike Road, San Antonio, Texas, 782091 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

6/2/2026Brackenridge Park (HOTE 095)1 observed

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

6/2/2026Medina R. Crossing--Cagnon/Ponder Rds. (HOTE 115)1 observed

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

5/31/2026San Antonio Riverwalk area1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

5/31/2026My Backyard1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

5/31/2026Shannon’s Yard1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/28/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

5/28/20262597 County Road 122, Floresville US-TX 29.15703, -98.283251 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/27/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

5/25/2026San Antonio Botanical Garden (HOTE 096)1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/23/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/22/2026Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (HOTE 103)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

36/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

26/2/2026

Least Grebe

26/2/2026

Snowy Egret

26/2/2026

Great Egret

26/2/2026

White-eyed Vireo

26/2/2026

Cliff Swallow

26/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/2/2026

House Sparrow

106/2/2026

House Finch

106/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/2/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

16/2/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

106/2/2026

Summer Tanager

16/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

26/2/2026

Painted Bunting

36/2/2026

Dickcissel

36/2/2026

White-winged Dove

16/1/2026

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 Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead for birding?
The best months to visit Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead?
Notable species at Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead include Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Great Egret. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead?
Birding at Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead?
Medina River Greenway - Mitchell Lake Trailhead offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.