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

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

17/17/2026

Northern Bobwhite

37/17/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/17/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

1647/17/2026

Great Egret

17/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/17/2026

Black Vulture

17/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/17/2026

Crested Caracara

27/17/2026

American Crow

17/17/2026

Carolina Wren

27/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

77/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

137/17/2026

Mourning Dove

17/12/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/12/2026

Great Horned Owl

17/12/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

17/12/2026

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.