Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mourning Dove, and American Coot 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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/6/2026Clear creek2 observed

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

3/6/2026Sam Houston Trail Park (Dallas Co.)1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/5/2026Lake Providence Park1 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

3/5/2026Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Denton1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/5/2026Grapevine Lake—Katie's Woods Park1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/2026Lewisville Lake--East Hill Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/20263932 Saturn St, Flower Mound US-TX 33.03921, -97.065441 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/4/2026Kowalske’s Garden1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

3/2/2026

Mourning Dove

13/2/2026

American Coot

23/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/2/2026

Blue Jay

13/2/2026

American Crow

3/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

3/2/2026

American Robin

3/2/2026

Cedar Waxwing

3/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

3/2/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/2/2026

Least Sandpiper

3/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

33/2/2026

Bald Eagle

13/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Northern Flicker

13/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

3/2/2026

Carolina Wren

13/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/1/2026

Wood Duck

53/1/2026

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 Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area for birding?
The best months to visit Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area?
Notable species at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area include American Wigeon, Mourning Dove, American Coot, Turkey Vulture, Blue Jay. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area?
Birding at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area?
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.