Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

GrasslandUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, and Gadwall among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Blue-winged Teal Gadwall American Wigeon Mottled Duck

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

4/16/202623085 Murrell Rd, Hockley US-TX 30.10828, -95.815112 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

4/16/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Golden-winged Warbler

Vermivora chrysoptera

4/15/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/14/2026Home4 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

4/14/2026Katy Prairie Conserv.--Indiangrass Preserve1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/13/2026Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary (UTC 094)1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

24/13/2026

Canada Goose

34/13/2026

Mottled Duck

34/13/2026

Rock Pigeon

74/13/2026

American Coot

24/13/2026

Killdeer

34/13/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/13/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

24/13/2026

White Ibis

104/13/2026

White-faced Ibis

14/13/2026

Snowy Egret

24/13/2026

Great Egret

14/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/13/2026

Crested Caracara

14/13/2026

Blue Jay

14/13/2026

European Starling

84/13/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/13/2026

Savannah Sparrow

24/13/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

34/13/2026

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

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park?▼

Notable species at Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park include Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mottled Duck. The area supports grassland, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park?▼

Birding at Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park?▼

Katy Prairie - Paul Rushing/Chain of Lakes Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.