Lake birding habitat

Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeCanyon
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This lake and canyon habitat attracts Mallard, Great Blue Heron, and Belted Kingfisher 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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

5/30/202613807 North County Road 1500, Shallowater, Texas, US (33.744, -101.994)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

5/29/2026Canyon Lake 6, Lubbock (PHP 025)1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/29/2026Clapp Park1 observed

Golden-fronted x Red-bellied Woodpecker (hybrid)

Melanerpes aurifrons x carolinus

5/29/2026Clapp Park1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

5/25/2026Andrews Park, Lubbock1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/19/2026Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 61 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/31/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Chimney Swift

25/31/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

15/31/2026

Mississippi Kite

35/31/2026

Western Kingbird

55/31/2026

Blue Jay

45/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

65/31/2026

European Starling

45/31/2026

American Robin

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

55/31/2026

Common Grackle

35/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

105/31/2026

Northern Bobwhite

25/31/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/31/2026

White-winged Dove

25/31/2026

Greater Roadrunner

15/31/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

55/31/2026

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 Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 for birding?
The best months to visit Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6?
Notable species at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 include Mallard, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Townsend's Solitaire, Yellow-rumped Warbler. The area supports lake, canyon habitats.
How difficult is birding at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6?
Birding at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6?
Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.