Lake birding habitat

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeMountainUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This lake and mountain habitat attracts Bufflehead, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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

Blue-winged Teal

44/12/2026

White-winged Dove

64/12/2026

Mourning Dove

34/12/2026

Common Nighthawk

14/12/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

24/12/2026

American Coot

1204/12/2026

American Golden-Plover

34/12/2026

Killdeer

104/12/2026

Piping Plover

14/12/2026

Long-billed Curlew

84/12/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

24/12/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/12/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

34/12/2026

Least Sandpiper

14/12/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

464/12/2026

Franklin's Gull

1204/12/2026

Forster's Tern

14/12/2026

Common Loon

14/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/12/2026

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- Dana Peak Park for birding?
The best months to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park?
Notable species at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park include Bufflehead, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Killdeer. The area supports lake, mountain, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park?
Birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak 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- Dana Peak Park?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.