Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, and Lesser Nighthawk 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

Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

3/3/2026Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)1 observed

Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

2/28/2026Anahuac Entrance Road1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

2/26/2026St Matthew’s Church1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

23/3/2026

Mourning Dove

33/3/2026

Common Gallinule

123/3/2026

American Coot

23/3/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

203/3/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

193/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/3/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

33/3/2026

Anhinga

23/3/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

4053/3/2026

White Ibis

653/3/2026

White-faced Ibis

13/3/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

2243/3/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

63/3/2026

Little Blue Heron

303/3/2026

Tricolored Heron

1163/3/2026

Snowy Egret

2873/3/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

43/3/2026

Great Egret

7113/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

33/3/2026

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 Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff) for birding?
The best months to visit Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)?
Notable species at Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff) include Blue-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, Lesser Nighthawk, Common Gallinule, American Coot. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)?
Birding at Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff)?
Smith Oaks Rookery Count (Houston Audubon Staff) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.