Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeGrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/5/2026Denison Dam5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

63/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/6/2026

American Crow

33/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

23/6/2026

Eastern Bluebird

23/6/2026

Harris's Sparrow

33/6/2026

Song Sparrow

13/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

33/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/6/2026

Canada Goose

153/5/2026

Wood Duck

33/5/2026

American Coot

253/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

123/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

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 Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail?
Notable species at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports lake, grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail?
Birding at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail?
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge - Meadow Pond Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.