Lake birding habitat

Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Tricolored Heron x Snowy Egret (hybrid)

Egretta tricolor x thula

4/8/2026Kaufer-Hubert Memorial Park (CTC 092)1 observed

Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

4/8/2026Franklin Adams St x Santa Gertrudis Creek Bridge1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

4/4/2026CR 2250, Riviera, Texas, US4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

64/11/2026

Upland Sandpiper

84/11/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

44/11/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/11/2026

White-tailed Hawk

24/11/2026

Crested Caracara

64/11/2026

Couch's Kingbird

24/11/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

54/11/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

14/11/2026

Tree Swallow

64/11/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

34/11/2026

Barn Swallow

24/11/2026

Lark Sparrow

14/11/2026

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

64/11/2026

Redhead

94/11/2026

Little Blue Heron

14/11/2026

American Golden-Plover

584/11/2026

Killdeer

34/11/2026

Long-billed Curlew

14/11/2026

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

14/11/2026

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 Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera for birding?
The best months to visit Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera?
Notable species at Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera?
Birding at Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera?
Mittag's Pond/Hays Lake area (CR2300E / TX772), Riviera offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.