Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, and Red-shouldered Hawk among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Black Vulture Turkey Vulture Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Downy Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

5/31/20263312 Vista Dr, Rosenberg US-TX 29.54710, -95.759432 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Cullinan Park, Sugar Land (UTC 095)1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/24/2026Fort Bend Co.--Boone Rd. Sod Fields1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/24/2026Fort Bend Co.--Boone Rd. Sod Fields2 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

5/24/2026Cullinan Park, Sugar Land (UTC 095)1 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

5/23/2026Cow Creek Ranch, Damon1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/22/2026Darst Rd, Needville US-TX (29.4213,-95.9411)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

Laughing Gull

105/31/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

55/31/2026

Great Egret

25/31/2026

Black Vulture

85/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

155/31/2026

Bald Eagle

15/31/2026

Crested Caracara

25/31/2026

Blue Jay

25/31/2026

American Crow

25/31/2026

Barn Swallow

25/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/31/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/31/2026

Killdeer

25/31/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

25/31/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area?▼

Notable species at Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area include Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area?▼

Birding at Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area?▼

Fort Bend County - Davis Estates rd. area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.