Birding Near Houston, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

64+

Species

5

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Houston

Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

1.5 mi away

Easy

White Oak Park, Houston

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 202 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

3.7 mi away

Easy

Rice U. Campus

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 278 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

4.9 mi away

Easy

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 225 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

6.5 mi away

Easy

Russ Pitman Park / Nature Discovery Center

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 204 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

9.8 mi away

Moderate

Willow Waterhole Greenspace

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 245 recorded species.

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a colorful bird perched on top of a tree branch

Texas

12.0 mi away

Moderate

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 212 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

12.2 mi away

Easy

Arthur Storey Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 207 recorded species.

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River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

12.7 mi away

Easy

Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Park, Pearland

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 252 recorded species.

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a field of wheat

Texas

13.2 mi away

Easy

El Franco Lee Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 304 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

13.9 mi away

Easy

Sheldon Lake State Park - Garrett Rd

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 214 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

14.0 mi away

Easy

Sheldon Lake State Park

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 295 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

14.1 mi away

Moderate

Addicks Reservoir - S. Levee area

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 228 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

15.5 mi away

Easy

John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 202 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

15.8 mi away

Easy

Archbishop Fiorenza Park - W.of Eldridge Pkwy (Eldridge Retention Basin)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 267 recorded species.

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A duck is swimming in the shallow water.

Texas

16.2 mi away

Easy

Bear Creek Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 272 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

16.3 mi away

Moderate

Addicks Reservoir - N. of Clay Road

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 228 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

16.6 mi away

Easy

Village Grove Park (on Armand Bayou)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 220 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

16.7 mi away

Easy

George Bush Park / Barker Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 244 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

16.7 mi away

Easy

Alexander Deussen Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 211 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

17.5 mi away

Easy

George Bush Park - NE Corner/I-10 Entrance

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 213 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

17.6 mi away

Moderate

San Jacinto Battleground

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 320 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

17.6 mi away

Easy

Sylvan Rodriguez Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 218 recorded species.

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Lake birding habitat

Texas

17.9 mi away

Moderate

Highland Shores / George White Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 213 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

18.8 mi away

Easy

Jesse H. Jones County Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 238 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

19.2 mi away

Easy

George Bush Park - Central / Hike&Bike Trail/S. Barker Cypress

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 221 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

19.2 mi away

Easy

Baytown Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 300 recorded species.

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Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

19.2 mi away

Easy

Wetlands Park at Riverstone

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 209 recorded species.

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City skyline of Austin Texas from the swimming pool at Barton Springs in Zilker metropolitan park

Texas

19.5 mi away

Easy

Cullinan Park, Sugar Land

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 304 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

20.3 mi away

Moderate

Exploration Green - Phase 1 (S. of Reseda)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 219 recorded species.

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Forest birding habitat

Texas

21.2 mi away

Easy

Armand Bayou Nature Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 276 recorded species.

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Top Species Near Houston

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

White-winged DoveNeotropic CormorantTurkey VultureRed-tailed HawkBlue JayBlack VultureAnhingaCooper's HawkGreat Blue HeronCarolina ChickadeeRed-winged BlackbirdNorthern CardinalMourning DoveWestern Cattle-EgretMallardKilldeerGreater YellowlegsLaughing GullDowny WoodpeckerTufted TitmouseRuby-crowned KingletCarolina WrenHouse FinchEuropean StarlingHouse Sparrow+39 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park18 locations
Forest9 locations
Wetland7 locations
Lake6 locations
River/Riparian2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Houston, TX?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Houston include White Oak Park, Houston, Rice U. Campus, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, Russ Pitman Park / Nature Discovery Center, Willow Waterhole Greenspace. These spots offer urban park, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Houston?
Birders near Houston can spot species including White-winged Dove, Neotropic Cormorant, Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Blue Jay, Black Vulture, Anhinga, Cooper's Hawk. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Houston?
The best seasons for birding near Houston are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Houston?
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Houston, TX, ranging from 1.5 to 21.2 miles from the city center.