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
Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Inca Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Carolina Chickadee
Black-crested Titmouse
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
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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