Lake birding habitat

Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Wood Duck 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

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

6/1/2026Lake Tyler--Conc. Area 1 (Lake Tyler Dam) (PPW-E 058)3 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/25/2026Tyler Nature Center1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

5/21/2026SMITH COUNTY1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/19/2026SMITH COUNTY1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

25/20/2026

Green Heron

15/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/20/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

15/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/20/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/20/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/20/2026

Blue Jay

35/20/2026

American Crow

25/20/2026

Tufted Titmouse

45/20/2026

Carolina Wren

15/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/20/2026

Eastern Bluebird

25/20/2026

American Robin

15/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

45/20/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

25/20/2026

Summer Tanager

15/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/20/2026

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 Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake?
Notable species at Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck, American Coot. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake?
Birding at Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake?
Pleasure Acres Lake / Pleasant Acres Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.