Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, White-winged Dove, and Ring-billed Gull 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-winged Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
American Crow
Common Raven
Carolina Chickadee
Black-crested Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Canyon Wren
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Black-throated Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Black Vulture
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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