Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

LakeGrassland

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Neotropic Cormorant, White-faced Ibis, and Snowy Egret among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Neotropic Cormorant White-faced Ibis Snowy Egret Great Egret Great Blue Heron

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

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

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

3/5/2026Kluge/Longwood Retention Basin1 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

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

3/1/202615503 Mound Creek Road, Waller, Texas, US (29.982, -95.895)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Neotropic Cormorant

43/3/2026

White-faced Ibis

53/3/2026

Snowy Egret

23/3/2026

Great Egret

23/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/3/2026

Crested Caracara

33/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

103/3/2026

Indigo Bunting

13/3/2026

Black Vulture

203/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/1/2026

Carolina Wren

13/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/1/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/1/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

22/22/2026

Killdeer

82/22/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/22/2026

Blue Jay

22/22/2026

American Crow

82/22/2026

Barn Swallow

22/22/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

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Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area for birding?▼

The best months to visit Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area?▼

Notable species at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area include Neotropic Cormorant, White-faced Ibis, Snowy Egret, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron. The area supports lake, grassland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area?▼

Birding at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area?▼

Katy Prairie Conserv. - Warren Ranch Lake area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.