Lake birding habitat

Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Osprey, Rock Pigeon, and Common Gallinule 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/17/2026White Park Rd, Anahuac US-TX 29.83579, -94.653965 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/15/2026Adlong Johnson Rd, Crosby14 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

4/15/2026Liberty Co.--Texaco Rd. (some of road private)1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/14/2026Baytown Nature Center (UTC 039)1 observed

Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

4/3/2026Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, Anahuac US-TX 29.65328, -94.544962 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

54/15/2026

White-winged Dove

24/15/2026

Mourning Dove

44/15/2026

Sora

14/15/2026

Common Gallinule

54/15/2026

Black-necked Stilt

54/15/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

54/15/2026

White Ibis

104/15/2026

White-faced Ibis

54/15/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

64/15/2026

Little Blue Heron

154/15/2026

Snowy Egret

34/15/2026

Great Egret

34/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

34/15/2026

Black Vulture

54/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

54/15/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

44/15/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/15/2026

White-eyed Vireo

34/15/2026

Blue Jay

54/15/2026

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 Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace for birding?
The best months to visit Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace?
Notable species at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace include Osprey, Rock Pigeon, Common Gallinule, Greater Yellowlegs, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace?
Birding at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace?
Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.