Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

LakeRiver/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian 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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Smith Point--James H. Robbins Park1 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)2 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)3 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

5/23/2026Montgomery Property1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

15/30/2026

Black Vulture

45/30/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

145/30/2026

Inca Dove

35/29/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Blue Jay

45/26/2026

American Crow

25/26/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/26/2026

Tufted Titmouse

25/26/2026

Carolina Wren

25/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

245/26/2026

Common Grackle

45/26/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

45/26/2026

Northern Cardinal

45/26/2026

Mississippi Kite

15/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/26/2026

White-eyed Vireo

65/26/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/26/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/26/2026

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 Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area?▼

Notable species at Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area?▼

Birding at Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area?▼

Wallisville Lake Project - Trinity River Isl. Rec. Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.