Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeMountainUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This lake and mountain habitat attracts Bufflehead, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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

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

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

Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored/cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

2/20/2026Temple neighborhood1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

53/2/2026

White-winged Dove

103/2/2026

Mourning Dove

63/2/2026

Sandhill Crane

303/2/2026

Killdeer

103/2/2026

Least Sandpiper

83/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

253/2/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/2/2026

Common Loon

23/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

83/2/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

23/2/2026

Great Egret

23/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

43/2/2026

Black Vulture

83/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/2/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/2/2026

American Crow

63/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

63/2/2026

Tufted x Black-crested Titmouse (hybrid)

43/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/2/2026

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 Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park for birding?
The best months to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park?
Notable species at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park include Bufflehead, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Killdeer. The area supports lake, mountain, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park?
Birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak 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- Dana Peak Park?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.