Where to see a Ruddy Duck in Texas
The Ruddy Duck is regularly recorded in the counties of 62 Texas state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- South Llano River State Park
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
- Estero Llano Grande State Park
- Balmorhea State Park
- Franklin Mountains State Park
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Government Canyon State Natural Area
- Mustang Island State Park
- Martinez State Park
- Texas State Park
- Boca Chica State Park
- Cedar Hill State Park
- San Jacinto State Park
- Lake Houston State Park
- Resaca de la Palma State Park
- Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
- Goose Island State Park
- Copano Bay Causeway State Park
- Eisenhower State Park
- Ray Roberts Lake State Park
- Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
- Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
- Ray Roberts Lake State Recreation Area - Culp Branch Unit
- Mac Kenzie State Park
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park