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Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str.

Texas · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird
Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Tricolored Heron, Snowy Egret, and Great Egret among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Tricolored HeronSnowy EgretGreat EgretBrown PelicanWhite-tailed Kite

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

2/26/2026San Luis Pass (Galveston Co.)(UTC 071)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/24/2026500–598 Coleman St, Clute US-TX (29.0278,-95.4019)2 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

2/22/2026Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257 (UTC105)1 observed

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.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Birding Guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str. for birding?▼
The best months to visit Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str.?▼
Notable species at Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str. include Tricolored Heron, Snowy Egret, Great Egret, Brown Pelican, White-tailed Kite. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str.?▼
Birding at Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str. is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str.?▼
Quintana - S. Lake Drive / Sand Dollar Str. offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.