Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Burrowing Owl, Eastern Meadowlark, and Snow Goose 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

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/3/2026Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)2 observed

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)1 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)6 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

2/28/2026GCBO Abshier Mosquito Research Conservancy1 observed

Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

2/28/2026Anahuac Entrance Road1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

2/26/2026St Matthew’s Church1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Burrowing Owl

22/28/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

12/28/2026

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 Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot for birding?
The best months to visit Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot?
Notable species at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot include Burrowing Owl, Eastern Meadowlark, Snow Goose, Double-crested Cormorant, Neotropic Cormorant. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot?
Birding at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot?
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge - Jackson Prairie Woodlot offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.