Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeMountainUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This lake and mountain habitat attracts Pied-billed Grebe, Turkey Vulture, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/6/2026Fort Hood--Pollinator Garden1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/2/2026Bell Co.--Witter Lane1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/1/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/1/2026Little River--Sunshine / Reed Cemetery Rds.2 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

2/23/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park for birding?
The best months to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park?
Notable species at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park include Pied-billed Grebe, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker. The area supports lake, mountain, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park?
Birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Chalk Ridge Falls Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.