Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 287 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, and Black 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus tyrannulus
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Clay-colored Thrush
Turdus grayi
Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Inca Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Greater Roadrunner
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Carolina Chickadee
Black-crested Titmouse
Barn Swallow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Lark Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Painted Bunting
Crested Caracara
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
- Houston Arboretum
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- Memorial Park
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