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

6/1/20266042 Shallow Ford Road, Temple, Texas, US (31.055, -97.414)4 observed

Cliff x Cave Swallow (hybrid)

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota x fulva

5/30/2026Fort Cavazos--Cantonment (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

5/29/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)2 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

5/28/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range North (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)2 observed

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5/28/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)1 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/28/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

5/28/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)6 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/27/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

65/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/30/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

45/30/2026

Great Egret

15/30/2026

Black Vulture

35/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

65/30/2026

Eastern Phoebe

35/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

15/30/2026

American Crow

15/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/30/2026

Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid)

35/30/2026

Purple Martin

15/30/2026

Barn Swallow

125/30/2026

Cliff Swallow

15/30/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

35/30/2026

Carolina Wren

55/30/2026

Bewick's Wren

65/30/2026

Northern Mockingbird

45/30/2026

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.