John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Egyptian Goose, Gadwall, and Killdeer 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/6/2026Clear Creek Village1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

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

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

3/4/2026Houston Arboretum and Nature Center1 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/4/2026Russ Pitman Park / Nature Discovery Center (UTC 092)1 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

3/4/2026Russ Pitman Park / Nature Discovery Center (UTC 092)1 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

3/4/2026US-TX-Pearland-3908 Longherridge Dr 1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

3/3/2026Challenger 7 Memorial Park (UTC 084)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Egyptian Goose

13/2/2026

Gadwall

103/2/2026

Killdeer

23/2/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

503/2/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

23/2/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/2/2026

Great Egret

73/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

63/2/2026

Barn Swallow

33/2/2026

European Starling

53/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/2/2026

House Sparrow

43/2/2026

American Pipit

23/2/2026

Savannah Sparrow

13/2/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

33/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/2/2026

Bald Eagle

43/1/2026

Northern Shoveler

202/28/2026

Mottled Duck

102/28/2026

Green-winged Teal

42/28/2026

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 John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center?
Notable species at John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center include Egyptian Goose, Gadwall, Killdeer, Neotropic Cormorant, Roseate Spoonbill. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center?
Birding at John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center?
John Hargrove Environmental Complex/Delores Fenwick Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.