Shipp Lake area
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Shipp Lake area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Egret
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Crested Caracara
American Kestrel
White-eyed Vireo
Loggerhead Shrike
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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