Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Inca Dove, and Mourning Dove 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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

3/5/2026Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

3/3/2026Jenkins1 observed

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

3/1/2026Loop Rd., Smithville1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

2/24/2026Camp Swift1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

2/23/2026Lake Bastrop--North Shore Park1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

2/22/2026311 Matthew Cove, Bastrop Texas1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/5/2026

Inca Dove

33/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

153/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

53/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Crested Caracara

23/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop for birding?
The best months to visit Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop?
Notable species at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop include Eurasian Collared-Dove, Inca Dove, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop?
Birding at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop?
Colorado River Refuge/Lost Pines Nature Trail, Bastrop offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.