Grassland birding habitat

Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

6/1/2026Kleb Woods Nature Preserve (UTC 098)1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/30/2026Terry Hershey Park--E. of Eldridge & W. of Dairy Ashford (Ant Hills Trail)1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

5/30/2026Bear Creek Park (UTC 097)1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

5/29/2026Copper Lakes Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/28/2026John Paul Landing Park--Environmental Education Center1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

5/27/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/24/2026Laas Farm House1 observed

Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

5/23/2026Katy Prairie--Hebert rd.--dirt rd. E. of Pattison (Waller Co.)(UTC 100)1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/22/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Scarlet Tanager

Piranga olivacea

5/21/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

5/20/2026John Paul Landing Park--Environmental Education Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

16/1/2026

Carolina Wren

16/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/1/2026

Northern Bobwhite

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Common Nighthawk

16/1/2026

Great Egret

16/1/2026

Purple Martin

306/1/2026

European Starling

106/1/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

26/1/2026

Green Heron

16/1/2026

White-winged Dove

106/1/2026

Blue Jay

66/1/2026

House Sparrow

66/1/2026

House Finch

36/1/2026

Common Grackle

56/1/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

25/31/2026

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 - 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.