Grassland birding habitat

Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

6/1/2026Firecreek Stables1 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

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

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

5/22/20264689 Kurtz Rd, Sealy US-TX 29.79774, -96.138981 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/22/20264689 Kurtz Rd, Sealy US-TX 29.79774, -96.138981 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

45/31/2026

Northern Bobwhite

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

45/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

355/31/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/31/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

45/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Western Kingbird

25/31/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

45/31/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

15/31/2026

Blue Jay

25/31/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

25/31/2026

Carolina Wren

15/31/2026

European Starling

125/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/31/2026

Common Grackle

155/31/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

25/31/2026

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 Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access) for birding?
The best months to visit Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access)?
Notable species at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access) include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access)?
Birding at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access)?
Katy Prairie Conserv. - Nelson Farms E.(limited access) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.