Addicks Reservoir - N. of Clay Road
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Addicks Reservoir - N. of Clay Road is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Wood Duck, and Mallard among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Tropical Parula
Setophaga pitiayumi
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Mottled Duck
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
White Ibis
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Barred Owl
American Kestrel
Purple Martin
Cliff Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Common Grackle
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.
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