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

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

7/15/2026Shallow Ford Road Area21 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/15/2026Shallow Ford Road Area1 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

7/13/2026Sherrill Park (Mill Creek), Salado2 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/10/2026Bell Co.--Witter Lane3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

67/12/2026

White-winged Dove

147/12/2026

Mourning Dove

107/12/2026

Greater Roadrunner

27/12/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

47/12/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/12/2026

Chimney Swift

67/12/2026

Killdeer

47/12/2026

Green Heron

17/12/2026

Great Egret

37/12/2026

Black Vulture

147/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

207/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/12/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

37/12/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/12/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/12/2026

Western Kingbird

27/12/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

87/12/2026

White-eyed Vireo

47/12/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

17/12/2026

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.