I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, and White-winged 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

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/1/2026W. Kansas near E. Broadway1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

2/28/2026Wadley Barron Park, Midland (FWTX 56)1 observed

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

2/28/2026Riverside Dr & Hilltop9 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

2/27/2026Comanche Trail South Park / Muskingum Draw (FWTX 54)1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

2/27/2026Memorial Park/Buffalo wallow, Odessa1 observed

Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

2/22/2026Goldeneye Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

33/6/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Verdin

13/6/2026

House Sparrow

73/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/6/2026

Cinnamon Teal

23/3/2026

Mallard

33/3/2026

American Coot

23/3/2026

Killdeer

43/3/2026

Bewick's Wren

103/3/2026

House Finch

83/3/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

13/3/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

43/3/2026

Song Sparrow

23/3/2026

Common Yellowthroat

33/3/2026

Mourning Dove

33/3/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/3/2026

American Goldfinch

33/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/3/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

13/3/2026

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 I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center?
Notable species at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center include Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, White-winged Dove, American Coot, Killdeer. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center?
Birding at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center?
I-20 Pond/Jenna Welch Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.