Lake birding habitat

Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Inca Dove, Cooper's Hawk, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

7/19/2026Buffalo Bayou--E. of Cinco Ranch Blvd & W. of TX991 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

37/14/2026

Mourning Dove

97/14/2026

Black-necked Stilt

17/14/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

37/14/2026

White Ibis

157/14/2026

Little Blue Heron

117/14/2026

Tricolored Heron

27/14/2026

Snowy Egret

17/14/2026

Green Heron

17/14/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

87/14/2026

Great Egret

57/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/14/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/14/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/14/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

27/14/2026

Blue Jay

57/14/2026

Purple Martin

307/14/2026

Barn Swallow

507/14/2026

Cliff Swallow

47/14/2026

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 Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands for birding?
The best months to visit Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands?
Notable species at Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands include Inca Dove, Cooper's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Blue Jay, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands?
Birding at Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands?
Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.