Grassland birding habitat

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Burrowing Owl, Eastern Meadowlark, and Snow Goose among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

6/1/2026Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, Anahuac US-TX (29.6137,-94.5455)1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/31/2026High Island--Smith Oaks Sanctuary (UTC 052)2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Smith Point--James H. Robbins Park1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)3 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)2 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/23/2026Bolivar-High Island Shorebird Survey Start1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

26/1/2026

Mottled Duck

26/1/2026

White-winged Dove

16/1/2026

Clapper Rail

16/1/2026

Common Gallinule

16/1/2026

American Coot

26/1/2026

Purple Gallinule

26/1/2026

Black-necked Stilt

206/1/2026

Killdeer

26/1/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

16/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

66/1/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

26/1/2026

White Ibis

86/1/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

56/1/2026

Tricolored Heron

26/1/2026

Snowy Egret

66/1/2026

Green Heron

16/1/2026

Great Egret

46/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Marsh Wren

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot for birding?
The best months to visit Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot?
Notable species at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot include Burrowing Owl, Eastern Meadowlark, Snow Goose, Double-crested Cormorant, Neotropic Cormorant. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot?
Birding at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot?
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.