Granger Lake is a Central Texas reservoir ringed by open prairie, brushy edges, and mudflats, a combination that turns it into one of the region's best cold-weather birding spots. As water levels drop and northern birds move south, the lake and its shoreline fill with waterfowl, gulls, raptors, and grassland sparrows. It's a favorite winter destination close to home.
Birds to look for: Wintering ducks, American White Pelican, gulls, Bald Eagle, and grassland sparrows and pipits.
Best time to visit: Late fall through winter is prime.
Great spot that overlooks the main part of the lake. Lots of rare birds have been seen from this spot. Below and behind this area, on the back side of the dam, there is a nice wetlands/marsh area. Here you can find rails, raptors, wrens and more.
This is a nice park, near the dam on the north shore, where lots of birds show up, especially in the winter. Shorebirds and Gulls are mostly what birders are after here as there's a nice little beach area where those can be seen.
There's a lot of great area north of the lake. You can find some great species in this area like Burrowing Owls, Mountain Plover and Horned Larks. If it rains good, there's always a chance at some nice shorebirds as well.
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