Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Common Goldeneye, 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided)

Junco hyemalis

2/23/2026299 Plum Creek Rd, Longview US-TX 32.62117, -94.744172 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

43/2/2026

Common Goldeneye

53/2/2026

Mourning Dove

23/2/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

5353/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

313/2/2026

Forster's Tern

13/2/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/2/2026

Common Loon

113/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

253/2/2026

Black Vulture

103/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/2/2026

Northern Flicker

63/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/2/2026

American Crow

33/2/2026

Fish Crow

13/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/2/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

13/2/2026

Carolina Wren

33/2/2026

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 o' the Pines - Lakeside Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park?
Notable species at Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park include Wood Duck, Common Goldeneye, Mourning Dove, Bonaparte's Gull, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park?
Birding at Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park?
Lake o' the Pines - Lakeside Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.