Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestLakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/6/2026247–337 W Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights US-TX 31.07307, -97.676882 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

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

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

83/1/2026

Gadwall

23/1/2026

American Wigeon

43/1/2026

Bufflehead

63/1/2026

Mourning Dove

163/1/2026

American Coot

3003/1/2026

Killdeer

103/1/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

83/1/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

83/1/2026

Least Sandpiper

203/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

63/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

103/1/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

43/1/2026

Great Egret

23/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

63/1/2026

American White Pelican

123/1/2026

Black Vulture

83/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/1/2026

Osprey

13/1/2026

Crested Caracara

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  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- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area include Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports forest, lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.