Baytown Nature Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Baytown Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 300 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, White-winged Dove, and Mourning 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

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/6/2026Clear Creek Village1 observed

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

3/5/2026Wallisville Lake Project--JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

3/4/2026Armand Bayou Nature Ctr. (UTC 081)1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

3/4/2026Little Cedar Bayou Park1 observed

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

3/1/2026Bay Pointe neighborhood (Broad-Billed Hummingbird 2026 stakeout)1 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

2/22/2026Pine Gully Park (UTC 079)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

23/5/2026

Killdeer

23/5/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

13/5/2026

Laughing Gull

33/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

133/5/2026

White Ibis

163/5/2026

Little Blue Heron

23/5/2026

Snowy Egret

43/5/2026

Great Egret

43/5/2026

Brown Pelican

203/5/2026

Black Vulture

13/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/5/2026

European Starling

53/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

33/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

83/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Baytown Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Baytown Nature Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Baytown Nature Center?
Notable species at Baytown Nature Center include Red-breasted Merganser, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Clapper Rail, Killdeer. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Baytown Nature Center?
Birding at Baytown Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Baytown Nature Center?
Baytown Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.