Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

Grassland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, 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

Mourning Dove Sandhill Crane Killdeer Long-billed Curlew Greater Yellowlegs

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Tropical Parula

Setophaga pitiayumi

3/6/202677429, Cypress US-TX 29.98231, -95.635971 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

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

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

3/4/2026Kluge/Longwood Retention Basin1 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

3/4/2026" Oceania Ct1 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

Mourning Dove

82/27/2026

Sandhill Crane

82/27/2026

Killdeer

122/27/2026

Long-billed Curlew

42/27/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

12/27/2026

Black Vulture

22/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

42/27/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/27/2026

Crested Caracara

72/27/2026

Carolina Chickadee

72/27/2026

Savannah Sparrow

112/27/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

112/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

82/27/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

22/27/2026

Common Grackle

22/27/2026

Northern Cardinal

42/27/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road?▼

Notable species at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road include Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Killdeer, Long-billed Curlew, Greater Yellowlegs. The area supports grassland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road?▼

Birding at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road?▼

Katy Prairie - Hebert rd. - W. of Pattison Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.