This site is birded by locals most frequently during spring and fall migration. Migration hotspots around Lubbock vary by year, but this location is always one to consider because sometimes it is the place to be! 

This site is along of the Canyon Lake system and although it has a small lake and a stream, it is primarily a spot to find songbirds, sparrows, and thrushes. Warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes, and more can be found during migration and the number of swallows zooming over the lake in the evening can be spectacular! It is possible to see Barn, Cliff, Northern Rough-winged, Bank, Tree, and Cave Swallows. Barn Swallows will likely be the predominant species. This can also be a good location to find Yellow-headed Blackbirds coming in to roost in the evenings during migration. 

This location has a small lake, a stream with a trail running along both sides, scrubby upland areas (along the north side of the lake), and some brushy areas near the railroad trestle. The trails are unpaved and vary from wide and fairly clear to narrow with plenty of above-ground tree roots. Most of the trail has plenty of loose rocks of varying sizes. This site is best birded with others. There is a small homeless camp on the northeast side of the railroad trestle and loose dogs have been a problem. This is an isolated park that can have activities that wouldn't be present in more highly trafficked areas. Despite the city having tried to stop cars from driving on the walking trail, there will be cars on the trail. Be mindful of your surroundings. 

Despite the hotspot being called Aztlan Park, it covers an area much larger than the city designated park. This hotspot basically runs from North Avenue Q on the west side to I-27 on its east end. There is an unpaved drive and parking lot off of North Avenue Q on the east side of the road just north of Cesar E. Chavez Drive. Some maps label this parking area as Canyon Rim Park. From this parking lot, you walk east to bird Aztlan. You can cross over to the north side of the water by crossing the dam or by continuing east until you reach a short concrete footbridge at the end of the trail. Parking is also available along Cesar E. Chavez Drive where it runs along the city-designated Aztlan Park. Parking along the road near the small concrete footbridge will give you fairly easy access to either side of the river. 

If you have the time, it is worth walking both sides of the river. Walk the southern end of the dam until you clear the trees and you will see a small pool of water on the east side. This is a great spot to watch for birds coming in for a drink if the water isn't too high. There is also a fruiting tree on the south side of the concrete footbridge that is attractive to birds in the spring. 

This is a series of small lakes, dams, and parks created by the City of Lubbock to channel the North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River. There are a number of hotspots within this system including Buddy Holly Park, Erskine Street Marsh, Aztlan Park, Mackenzie Park, Prairie Dog Town within Mackenzie Park, the Purina Mountain Bike Trails, Mae Simmons Park, Canyon Lake 6, and Yellow House Draw downstream of Canyon Lake 6. Lubbock Lake Landmark is just north of the system and the Lubbock Cemetery can be entered from Canyon Lake 6. The river continues past the Canyon Lake System and feeds Buffalo Springs Lake, the LEAS Nature Trail within Buffalo Springs Lake, Ransom Canyon, and Yellow House Canyon CR7300 Crossing hotspots.