Texas City Prairie Preserve

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Texas City Prairie Preserve is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Mottled Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, and Eurasian Collared-Dove 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

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/6/2026Texas City Dike (UTC 074)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/6/2026Clear Creek Village1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mottled Duck

32/25/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

32/25/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

22/25/2026

Mourning Dove

12/25/2026

Willet

22/25/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

42/25/2026

Laughing Gull

12/25/2026

Ring-billed Gull

32/25/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

62/25/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

12/25/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

92/25/2026

White Ibis

232/25/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

62/25/2026

Snowy Egret

32/25/2026

Great Egret

32/25/2026

Great Blue Heron

32/25/2026

American White Pelican

72/25/2026

Brown Pelican

62/25/2026

Black Vulture

32/25/2026

Turkey Vulture

72/25/2026

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 Texas City Prairie Preserve for birding?
The best months to visit Texas City Prairie Preserve for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Texas City Prairie Preserve?
Notable species at Texas City Prairie Preserve include Mottled Duck, Red-breasted Merganser, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Willet. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Texas City Prairie Preserve?
Birding at Texas City Prairie Preserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Texas City Prairie Preserve?
Texas City Prairie Preserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.