Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Grassland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, and Killdeer among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mourning Dove Sandhill Crane Killdeer Long-billed Curlew Greater Yellowlegs

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

57/20/2026

Northern Bobwhite

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

37/20/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Killdeer

27/20/2026

Little Blue Heron

27/20/2026

Green Heron

27/20/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

277/20/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

17/20/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/20/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

17/20/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/20/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

77/20/2026

Barn Swallow

117/20/2026

Carolina Wren

17/20/2026

European Starling

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

97/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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 - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road?▼

Notable species at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road include Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Killdeer, Long-billed Curlew, Greater Yellowlegs. The area supports grassland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road?▼

Birding at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road?▼

Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.