Amphibians

The Katy Prairie is a hopping good place to see and hear amphibians. The prairie is home to more than 20 types of amphibians. Their loud and often melodic calls add to the natural symphony of sounds on the Katy Prairie.

Birds

The Katy Prairie is recognized as one of the hottest birding spots in the nation. There have been over 300 species of birds recorded on the Katy Prairie. The prairie is best known for its large concentrations of wintering waterfowl, such as Snow Geese, and for its importance to increasingly rare grassland birds like Northern Bob white Quail. This bird photo gallery features the amazing photography of Greg Lavaty.

Invertebrates

Did you know that the Katy Prairie is host to more species of butterflies than there are in all of Great Britain? This is just the start of the stunning array of dragonflies, spiders, crayfish, and other spineless wonders that live on the prairie.

Landscapes

The Katy Prairie is a mosaic of rich wetlands, wind-blown grasses, sprawling farms, and stately riverine forests.

Mammals

Bounding bobcats, darting deer, and howling coyotes are just a few of the magnificent mammals that live on the Katy Prairie. Our mammals photo gallery is sure to give you a great glimpse of the furry animals that make help to make the Katy Prairie so special.

People on the Prairie

The Katy Prairie is a fantastic place for folks looking to enjoy nature hikes, birding, educational classes, and other outdoor activities. Check out these pictures of how much fun you can have on the prairie!

Reptiles

Slithering snakes, tottering turtles, lightning-quick lizards, and occasional alligators make the Katy Prairie a herpetological hotspot. Our cold-blooded photo gallery will introduce you to the swiftest, most colorful, and exciting reptiles of the Katy Prairie.

Wildflowers

Nearly three hundred species of both rare and common wildflowers, grasses, trees, shrubs, and ferns thrive on the Katy Prairie. KPC's lands are home to the endangered Texas Prairie Dawn and other threatened species of the coastal prairie, as well as many species of wetland and woodland plants.

Bioblitz

The Katy Prairie Bioblitz is a great opportunity for professional scientists to work alongside amateur naturalists to catalogue the dazzling diversity of frogs, mushrooms, birds, mammals, fish, lizards, wildflowers, and other organisms that are at home on the Flat Out Wonderful Katy Prairie.