John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Gadwall, Pied-billed Grebe, and Neotropic Cormorant 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

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

3/6/2026Kluge/Longwood Retention Basin1 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/5/20261203 Provident Oaks Ln, Houston US-TX 29.75953, -95.612081 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/5/202624703 Millers Lane, Katy, Texas, US (29.866, -95.802)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/4/2026Addicks Reservoir--S. Levee area1 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

3/4/2026Kluge/Longwood Retention Basin1 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

3/4/2026" Oceania Ct1 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

3/3/2026Bear Creek Park (UTC 097)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/6/2026

Mourning Dove

83/6/2026

Killdeer

23/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/6/2026

Snowy Egret

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

43/6/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

33/6/2026

Purple Martin

93/6/2026

European Starling

43/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/6/2026

Savannah Sparrow

213/6/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

23/6/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

253/6/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

33/6/2026

Muscovy Duck

33/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

3/5/2026

Gadwall

33/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center for birding?
The best months to visit John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center?
Notable species at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center include Gadwall, Pied-billed Grebe, Neotropic Cormorant, Black Vulture, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center?
Birding at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center?
John Paul Landing Park - Environmental Education Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.