Fennessey Ranch
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Fennessey Ranch is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Common Ground Dove, and White-winged Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Cactus Wren
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Inca Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Black-crested Titmouse
Purple Martin
Cave Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Painted Bunting
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Black Vulture
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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