John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center

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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

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

6/1/2026Kleb Woods Nature Preserve (UTC 098)1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/30/2026Terry Hershey Park--E. of Eldridge & W. of Dairy Ashford (Ant Hills Trail)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

5/30/2026Bear Creek Park (UTC 097)1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

5/29/2026Copper Lakes Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/28/2026John Paul Landing Park--Environmental Education Center1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

5/27/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/24/2026Laas Farm House1 observed

Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

5/23/2026Katy Prairie--Hebert rd.--dirt rd. E. of Pattison (Waller Co.)(UTC 100)1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/22/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

5/21/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

5/20/2026John Paul Landing Park--Environmental Education Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

135/31/2026

Mallard

35/31/2026

Northern Bobwhite

75/31/2026

Mourning Dove

95/31/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/31/2026

Common Gallinule

55/31/2026

American Coot

15/31/2026

Purple Gallinule

65/31/2026

Killdeer

35/31/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

15/31/2026

Least Bittern

15/31/2026

Snowy Egret

15/31/2026

Green Heron

25/31/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

65/31/2026

Great Egret

25/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Black Vulture

65/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/31/2026

Crested Caracara

25/31/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

25/31/2026

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.