Lake Marvin
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Lake Marvin is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, and Lesser Scaup 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
Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Bewick's Wren
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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