The area has brushy habitat which is sometimes attractive to migrants. Return to the highway, go right and turn right on FM 2625. At the dam area watch for a gate where you can pull off and scan the south end of the lake. Red-headed Woodpeckers are often found in dead trees in and around the lake. Martin Creek Lake A list of 150 species has been compiled for this lake and is available at the State Park.
Access is from the state park and numerous viewpoints from the roads circling the lake.
Martin Creek Lake State Park can be reached by taking Texas 43 south from I-20. South of Tatum on Texas 43, turn left at 3.7 miles on CR 2183 to the park entrance. Ducks and other water birds may be viewed on the lake from the boat ramp and from a trail around the small island. The 1.5 mile hiking trail at the Bee Tree camping area takes you through woods. To take the roads around the lake, exit the state park, turn left on CR 2183 and left again on Texas 43.