Lake birding habitat

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeMountainUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This lake and mountain habitat attracts Pied-billed Grebe, Turkey Vulture, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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

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

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

4/10/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA2 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

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/6/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range South (Restricted Access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

14/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/12/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

134/12/2026

Swainson's Hawk

14/12/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

54/12/2026

Barn Swallow

14/12/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/12/2026

Carolina Wren

14/12/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/12/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/12/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

14/8/2026

Green Heron

14/8/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/8/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

44/8/2026

Peregrine Falcon

14/8/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

14/8/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

44/8/2026

Canyon Wren

44/8/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

24/8/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

14/8/2026

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- Chalk Ridge Falls Park for birding?
The best months to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park?
Notable species at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park include Pied-billed Grebe, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker. The area supports lake, mountain, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park?
Birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.