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

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

4/17/2026Blazing Star Sanctuary1 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

4/17/2026Katy Prairie Conserv.--Indiangrass Preserve1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

4/17/20264689 Kurtz Rd, Sealy US-TX 29.79809, -96.139131 observed

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

24/12/2026

Great Egret

14/12/2026

Great Horned Owl

14/12/2026

Barred Owl

14/12/2026

Purple Martin

154/12/2026

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.