John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Gadwall, Pied-billed Grebe, and Neotropic Cormorant among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Gadwall Pied-billed Grebe Neotropic Cormorant Black Vulture Bald Eagle

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

4/12/202621326 Grand Hollow Ln, Katy US-TX 29.70824, -95.755451 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

4/11/2026John Paul Landing Park--Environmental Education Center2 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/10/2026Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands13 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/10/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

4/9/2026John Paul Landing Park--Environmental Education Center14 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Limpkin

14/12/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

124/11/2026

Blue-winged Teal

24/11/2026

Mottled Duck

14/11/2026

Northern Bobwhite

14/11/2026

Mourning Dove

84/11/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

14/11/2026

Common Gallinule

94/11/2026

American Coot

154/11/2026

Killdeer

34/11/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

34/11/2026

American Bittern

14/11/2026

Snowy Egret

14/11/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

54/11/2026

Great Egret

24/11/2026

Black Vulture

14/11/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/11/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/11/2026

Crested Caracara

14/11/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

14/11/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center for birding?▼

The best months to visit John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center?▼

Notable species at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center include Gadwall, Pied-billed Grebe, Neotropic Cormorant, Black Vulture, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center?▼

Birding at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center?▼

John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.