Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 306 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mourning Dove, American Coot, and Killdeer 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

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/6/2026Muir Lake (Lakeline Park)1 observed

White Ibis

Eudocimus albus

3/6/2026Roy G Guerrero Park—Cliff Overlook Area1 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

3/5/2026Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area--Central & Eastern portion (Travis Co.)2 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

3/5/2026Milton Reimers Ranch Park2 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Commons Ford Ranch Metro Park1 observed

White-tipped Dove

Leptotila verreauxi

3/5/2026Brittlyns Court1 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

3/5/202615915 Fisher Hollow Trail (HOME) TX 30.47996, -97.884111 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

3/4/2026Town Lake Park (HOTE 042), Austin1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

53/4/2026

American Coot

23/4/2026

Killdeer

23/4/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

53/4/2026

Great Egret

13/4/2026

Black Vulture

23/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/4/2026

Osprey

13/4/2026

Canyon Wren

23/4/2026

Carolina Wren

23/4/2026

Bewick's Wren

23/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

Eastern Bluebird

23/4/2026

Savannah Sparrow

13/4/2026

Song Sparrow

13/4/2026

Western Meadowlark

13/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

53/4/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

52/22/2026

Least Sandpiper

82/22/2026

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 Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk?
Notable species at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk include Mourning Dove, American Coot, Killdeer, Pied-billed Grebe, Great Egret. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk?
Birding at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk?
Lake Travis - Bob Wentz Windy Point Pk offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.