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Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area)

Texas · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird
Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Eastern MeadowlarkDickcisselGrasshopper SparrowNorthern HarrierBobolink

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

3/2/2026Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR (CTC 004)1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

3/2/2026Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR (CTC 004)3 observed

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

2/23/2026495 North Co Road 267, East Bernard, Texas, US (29.495, -96.296)1 observed

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

2/21/2026Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR (CTC 004)1 observed

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.

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails
Auto Tour Route

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area) for birding?▼
The best months to visit Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area)?▼
Notable species at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area) include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area)?▼
Birding at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area)?▼
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge - N. (Prairie Chicken Road area) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.