Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Northern Shoveler, and Northern Pintail 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

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

3/6/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

3/6/2026Whitecap Beach, N Padre Is.1 observed

Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

3/5/2026Bayfront Park, Corpus Christi1 observed

Cattle Tyrant

Machetornis rixosa

3/5/2026stakeout Cattle Tyrant, downtown Corpus Christi (2023-25)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

1003/5/2026

Redhead

103/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

103/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

83/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

American Coot

853/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

33/5/2026

Laughing Gull

3/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/5/2026

American Herring Gull

63/5/2026

Caspian Tern

53/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

43/5/2026

Eared Grebe

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

123/5/2026

White Ibis

43/5/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Snowy Egret

63/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

American White Pelican

13/5/2026

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 Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) for birding?
The best months to visit Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)?
Notable species at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) include Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Redhead, Lesser Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)?
Birding at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)?
Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.