Trading House Creek Reservoir

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

LakeRiver/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Trading House Creek Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Gadwall, Canvasback, and American Coot among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Gadwall Canvasback American Coot Pied-billed Grebe Eared Grebe

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

7/20/2026Castleman Creek Turf Farm1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/20/2026Castleman Creek Turf Farm1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

7/17/2026McLennan co.—Rosenfeld Rd.1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

7/13/2026Castleman Creek Turf Farm1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater Roadrunner

17/8/2026

Mourning Dove

17/8/2026

Green Heron

17/8/2026

Great Egret

27/8/2026

American White Pelican

17/8/2026

Black Vulture

17/8/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/8/2026

Carolina Wren

17/8/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/8/2026

Painted Bunting

17/8/2026

Mallard

27/8/2026

Killdeer

17/8/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

27/8/2026

American Crow

27/8/2026

Purple Martin

37/8/2026

Barn Swallow

17/8/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/8/2026

Lark Sparrow

17/8/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

17/8/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/8/2026

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

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Trading House Creek Reservoir for birding?▼

The best months to visit Trading House Creek Reservoir for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Trading House Creek Reservoir?▼

Notable species at Trading House Creek Reservoir include Gadwall, Canvasback, American Coot, Pied-billed Grebe, Eared Grebe. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Trading House Creek Reservoir?▼

Birding at Trading House Creek Reservoir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Trading House Creek Reservoir?▼

Trading House Creek Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.