Lake Arrowhead State Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Arrowhead State Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Killdeer, and Bonaparte's Gull 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

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

3/1/20264940 Seymour Highway, Wichita Falls, Texas, US (33.884, -98.57)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

53/1/2026

Killdeer

43/1/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

113/1/2026

American White Pelican

93/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/1/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

33/1/2026

American Kestrel

13/1/2026

Bewick's Wren

23/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/1/2026

American Goldfinch

103/1/2026

Song Sparrow

23/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

913/1/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

13/1/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

13/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/1/2026

Black Vulture

22/22/2026

Northern Flicker

12/22/2026

Eastern Phoebe

12/22/2026

American Crow

12/22/2026

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 Lake Arrowhead State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Arrowhead State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Arrowhead State Park?
Notable species at Lake Arrowhead State Park include Canada Goose, Killdeer, Bonaparte's Gull, American White Pelican, Turkey Vulture. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Arrowhead State Park?
Birding at Lake Arrowhead State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Arrowhead State Park?
Lake Arrowhead State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.