Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Osprey, Rock Pigeon, and Common Gallinule 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

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

3/5/2026Wallisville Lake Project--JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

3/2/2026Montgomery Property1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Clapper Rail

13/5/2026

Killdeer

103/5/2026

Wilson's Snipe

13/5/2026

Anhinga

13/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

83/5/2026

White Ibis

43/5/2026

White-faced Ibis

13/5/2026

Snowy Egret

53/5/2026

Great Egret

53/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/5/2026

Brown Pelican

23/5/2026

American Kestrel

23/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

Barn Swallow

23/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

293/5/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

83/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

43/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/5/2026

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 Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace for birding?
The best months to visit Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace?
Notable species at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace include Osprey, Rock Pigeon, Common Gallinule, Greater Yellowlegs, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace?
Birding at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace?
Wallisville Lake Project - JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.