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Grassland birding habitat

Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, and Red-tailed Hawk 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 DoveTurkey VultureRed-tailed HawkHorned LarkNorthern Mockingbird

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

27/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

107/20/2026

Great Egret

17/20/2026

European Starling

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

97/20/2026

Killdeer

17/20/2026

Crested Caracara

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/20/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

47/20/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

17/20/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/20/2026

Snowy Egret

17/20/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/20/2026

White-winged Dove

17/20/2026

White Ibis

17/20/2026

Mississippi Kite

17/20/2026

House Sparrow

37/20/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Forster's Tern

137/20/2026

Mallard

57/20/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. for birding?▼
The best months to visit Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.?▼
Notable species at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. include Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Horned Lark, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.?▼
Birding at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.?▼
Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.