Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

LakeGrassland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Neotropic Cormorant, White-faced Ibis, and Snowy Egret among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Neotropic Cormorant White-faced Ibis Snowy Egret Great Egret Great Blue Heron

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

4/12/2026Katy Prairie--Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

4/12/2026Becker Rd. Ponds at Little Cypress Creek1 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

4/12/2026Becker Rd. Ponds at Little Cypress Creek1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/11/202632442–32464 FM-1488, Waller US-TX 30.16480, -95.9385250 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

Mourning Dove

24/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

304/12/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

114/12/2026

Green-winged Teal

24/11/2026

White-winged Dove

14/11/2026

White-faced Ibis

14/11/2026

Little Blue Heron

14/11/2026

Great Egret

14/11/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/11/2026

Black Vulture

14/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/11/2026

Cliff Swallow

24/11/2026

Sedge Wren

34/11/2026

Carolina Wren

14/11/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/11/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

24/11/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/11/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/31/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area?▼

Notable species at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area include Neotropic Cormorant, White-faced Ibis, Snowy Egret, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron. The area supports lake, grassland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area?▼

Birding at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area?▼

Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.