Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.

Texas · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

Grassland

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Mourning Dove Turkey Vulture Red-tailed Hawk Horned Lark Northern Mockingbird

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

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

Mourning Dove

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/1/2026

Horned Lark

33/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

33/1/2026

Killdeer

23/1/2026

Black Vulture

23/1/2026

Crested Caracara

13/1/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

163/1/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

32/28/2026

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

More in Texas

High Island

Legendary Texas coast migrant trap where trans-Gulf birds make landfall during spring fallouts.

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Subtropical Rio Grande Valley forest with rare Mexican species found nowhere else in the US.

Big Bend National Park

Remote Chihuahuan Desert park with the only US breeding population of Colima Warbler.

Birding Guides

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

10 min read

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

12 min read

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

12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. for birding?▼

The best months to visit Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.?▼

Notable species at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. include Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Horned Lark, Northern Mockingbird. The area supports grassland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.?▼

Birding at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds.?▼

Katy Prairie - Longenbaugh & Porter End rds. offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.