Knolle Ranch
Texas · Southeast
About This Location
Knolle Ranch is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wild Turkey, Sandhill Crane, and Killdeer 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
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Common Ground Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Lesser Yellowlegs
Stilt Sandpiper
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Couch's Kingbird
Black-crested Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Bewick's Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
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.
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