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

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

7/19/2026Buffalo Bayou--E. of Cinco Ranch Blvd & W. of TX991 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/13/202612502–12518 Twinkle Terrace Ln, Cypress US-TX 29.95546, -95.758991 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

7/11/202631955 Joseph Road, Waller, Texas, US (30.153, -95.896)2 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

7/11/202631955 Joseph Road, Waller, Texas, US (30.153, -95.896)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

357/19/2026

Muscovy Duck

37/19/2026

Northern Bobwhite

27/19/2026

Mourning Dove

197/19/2026

Common Gallinule

47/19/2026

Purple Gallinule

17/19/2026

Anhinga

17/19/2026

Green Heron

27/19/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

27/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/19/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/19/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

17/19/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

27/19/2026

Blue Jay

17/19/2026

Purple Martin

407/19/2026

European Starling

207/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

77/19/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

157/19/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

127/19/2026

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.