Lake birding habitat

Proctor Lake

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Proctor Lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Black-crested Titmouse, and American Pipit 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

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/29/2026Wright Historical Park 108 South Park Street, Dublin, Texas, US (32.085, -98.344)1 observed

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

5/25/2026home1 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

5/23/2026South Pasture1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

5/23/2026South Pasture1 observed

Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

5/22/2026Backyard2 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

5/18/2026My House1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

15/29/2026

Mallard

25/29/2026

Mourning Dove

35/29/2026

Killdeer

25/29/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Least Sandpiper

15/29/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

5/29/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

15/29/2026

Snowy Egret

15/29/2026

Great Egret

185/29/2026

Great Blue Heron

65/29/2026

Black Vulture

15/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/29/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/29/2026

Crested Caracara

15/29/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

25/29/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/29/2026

Carolina Chickadee

25/29/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

25/29/2026

Barn Swallow

5/29/2026

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 Proctor Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Proctor Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Proctor Lake?
Notable species at Proctor Lake include White-winged Dove, Black-crested Titmouse, American Pipit, Field Sparrow, Spotted Towhee. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Proctor Lake?
Birding at Proctor Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Proctor Lake?
Proctor Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.