Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/5/2026Lake Providence Park1 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

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

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

3/4/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/3/2026Ray Roberts Lake SP--Isle du Bois (PPW-W 107)2 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/28/2026High Country Park1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/27/2026Lake Providence Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Coot

1703/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

83/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

American Crow

33/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

163/5/2026

Field Sparrow

33/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

63/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

33/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

653/5/2026

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 Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois for birding?
The best months to visit Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois?
Notable species at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, White-winged Dove. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois?
Birding at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois?
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.