Grassland birding habitat

Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - dirt rd. E. of Pattison

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - dirt rd. E. of Pattison is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 258 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

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

4/16/202623085 Murrell Rd, Hockley US-TX 30.10828, -95.815112 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

4/14/2026Katy Prairie Conserv.--Indiangrass Preserve1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

4/13/2026Cove Birding Dr (Rohit's yard)1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/13/2026Katy Prairie--Hebert rd.--dirt rd. E. of Pattison (Waller Co.)(UTC 100)4 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

4/13/2026John Paul Landing Park1 observed

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

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

4/12/202621326 Grand Hollow Ln, Katy US-TX 29.70824, -95.755451 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

4/12/20264689 Kurtz Rd, Sealy US-TX 29.79774, -96.138981 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Inca Dove

14/13/2026

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