Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6

Texas · Southeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
LakeCanyon
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This lake and canyon habitat attracts Mallard, Great Blue Heron, and Belted Kingfisher 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 Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

3/4/2026Clapp Park1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

3/4/2026Lubbock Lake Landmark1 observed

Cassin's Sparrow

Peucaea cassinii

3/4/2026Lubbock Lake Landmark2 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

3/4/2026Dupree Park, Lubbock1 observed

Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

3/2/2026Maxey Park (PHP 030)2 observed

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

3/1/2026Mackenzie Park, Lubbock (PHP 024)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

2/27/2026Melonie Park Neighborhood1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

2/24/2026Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 63 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed)

Junco hyemalis

2/24/20262620 21st St, Lubbock US-TX 33.57590, -101.874101 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

33/6/2026

Mallard

83/6/2026

Green-winged Teal

103/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/6/2026

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Killdeer

13/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/6/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/6/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

23/6/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

13/6/2026

European Starling

23/6/2026

Townsend's Solitaire

13/6/2026

American Robin

43/6/2026

House Finch

43/6/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

113/6/2026

Song Sparrow

23/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/6/2026

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 Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 for birding?
The best months to visit Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6?
Notable species at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 include Mallard, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Townsend's Solitaire, Yellow-rumped Warbler. The area supports lake, canyon habitats.
How difficult is birding at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6?
Birding at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6?
Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6 offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.