Urban Park birding habitat

Rice U. Campus

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Rice U. Campus is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 278 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black Vulture, Anhinga, and Turkey Vulture 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gray Kingbird

Tyrannus dominicensis

6/2/2026East River 9 Golf Course1 observed

Long-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma longirostre

6/1/2026Rice University, Houston US-TX 29.71866, -95.397411 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

6/1/2026Rice University, Houston US-TX 29.71866, -95.397411 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

6/1/2026Chiropractic College parking lot. 77505, Pasadena US-TX 29.66322, -95.148611 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

26/2/2026

White-winged Dove

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

26/2/2026

European Starling

16/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/2/2026

House Sparrow

16/2/2026

House Finch

16/2/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

16/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

26/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

26/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

American Robin

306/2/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/2/2026

Chimney Swift

26/2/2026

Laughing Gull

356/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Purple Martin

26/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Rice U. Campus for birding?
The best months to visit Rice U. Campus for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Rice U. Campus?
Notable species at Rice U. Campus include Black Vulture, Anhinga, Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Rice U. Campus?
Birding at Rice U. Campus is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Rice U. Campus?
Rice U. Campus offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.