Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Wood Duck Gadwall Mallard White-winged Dove

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/13/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/13/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

4/13/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)1 observed

Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

4/12/2026270–392 Jc Maples Rd, Gunter US-TX 33.43849, -96.714251 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/11/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

4/11/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)1 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

4/10/2026Hidden Cove1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/9/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

4/5/2026Boat Slip1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/13/2026

Wild Turkey

14/13/2026

Mourning Dove

24/13/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

14/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/13/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

24/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/13/2026

Black Vulture

24/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/13/2026

Osprey

14/13/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/13/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/13/2026

Eastern Kingbird

14/13/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

24/13/2026

White-eyed Vireo

14/13/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

14/13/2026

Blue Jay

24/13/2026

American Crow

64/13/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Fall Bird Migration Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois for birding?▼

The best months to visit Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois?▼

Notable species at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, White-winged Dove. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois?▼

Birding at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois?▼

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.