Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Grassland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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 Dove Turkey Vulture Red-tailed Hawk Horned Lark Northern Mockingbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

4/12/202614554 Broadgreen Dr, Houston US-TX 29.76859, -95.605761 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/12/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 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

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/10/2026Waterview Retention Pond & Wetlands13 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

4/9/2026John Paul Landing Park--Environmental Education Center14 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/12/2026

American Wigeon

44/12/2026

Mottled Duck

54/12/2026

Rock Pigeon

64/12/2026

American Coot

14/12/2026

Black-necked Stilt

14/12/2026

Killdeer

14/12/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

64/12/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/12/2026

Least Sandpiper

14/12/2026

White Ibis

154/12/2026

Snowy Egret

24/12/2026

Great Egret

24/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/12/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

14/12/2026

Purple Martin

14/12/2026

Barn Swallow

54/12/2026

Cave Swallow

44/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/12/2026

Savannah Sparrow

24/12/2026

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 - 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.