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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Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Painted Bunting

17/18/2026

Dickcissel

17/18/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

67/12/2026

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

27/12/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/12/2026

Mourning Dove

27/12/2026

Black-necked Stilt

27/12/2026

Killdeer

27/12/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

17/12/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Couch's Kingbird

17/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/12/2026

Bronzed Cowbird

167/12/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/12/2026

Common Gallinule

37/12/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

27/12/2026

Anhinga

17/12/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/12/2026

White Ibis

47/12/2026

Great Egret

17/12/2026

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.