Lake birding habitat

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 200 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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/17/20263417 Shoreline Dr, Harker Heights US-TX 31.03231, -97.610602 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

4/16/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA8 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

4/16/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake--Union Grove Park1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

4/12/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

4/10/2026Belton Lake--Temple Lake Park1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

4/8/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

4/8/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

4/8/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range South (Restricted Access)1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

4/7/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range North (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

24/17/2026

American Robin

24/17/2026

House Sparrow

14/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/17/2026

Osprey

14/17/2026

Cooper's Hawk

24/17/2026

Mourning Dove

14/17/2026

Western Kingbird

24/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

14/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/17/2026

Lark Sparrow

14/17/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/17/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

14/17/2026

Killdeer

24/16/2026

Franklin's Gull

64/16/2026

Great Egret

364/16/2026

American White Pelican

604/16/2026

Black Vulture

14/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/16/2026

American Crow

14/16/2026

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