Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/6/2026247–337 W Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights US-TX 31.07307, -97.676882 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/6/2026Fort Hood--Pollinator Garden1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/2/2026Bell Co.--Witter Lane1 observed

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

2/24/2026North Fort Hood (Limited access)1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

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 Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos) for birding?
The best months to visit Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos)?
Notable species at Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos) include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos)?
Birding at Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos)?
Belton Lake - Outdoor Recreation Area (Fort Cavazos) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.