Kleb Woods Nature Preserve
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk
About This Location
Kleb Woods Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Pine Warbler 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
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinica
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Northern Cardinal
Killdeer
Black Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Brown-headed Nuthatch
White-winged Dove
Eastern Bluebird
Pine Warbler
Indigo Bunting
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Chimney Swift
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Jesse H. Jones Park
- Mercer Botanic Gardens
- Spring Creek Greenway
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