Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse Park

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

LakeUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park 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

Common Loon Bald Eagle Double-crested Cormorant Ring-billed Gull Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/13/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

14/10/2026

American Coot

114/10/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

24/10/2026

Turkey Vulture

64/10/2026

White-eyed Vireo

24/10/2026

Carolina Chickadee

14/10/2026

Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid)

14/10/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

24/10/2026

Carolina Wren

14/10/2026

Bewick's Wren

34/10/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/10/2026

Eastern Bluebird

24/10/2026

House Sparrow

14/10/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

14/10/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/10/2026

Golden-cheeked Warbler

24/10/2026

Northern Cardinal

34/10/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse Park?▼

Notable species at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse Park include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse Park?▼

Birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse 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- Stillhouse Park?▼

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Stillhouse Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.