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

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

White-eyed Vireo

17/20/2026

White-winged Dove

67/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/20/2026

Blue Jay

27/20/2026

American Crow

27/20/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

87/20/2026

Carolina Wren

17/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/19/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

27/19/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

17/19/2026

Carolina Chickadee

27/19/2026

House Finch

37/19/2026

Mourning Dove

27/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Black Vulture

17/19/2026

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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Texas Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Where to See Bald Eagles

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Bird Identification: The Four Keys

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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.