Birding In Lufkin

Thanks to over 807 square miles of gently rolling hills, Angelina County is a great place for birding.

With mixed pine hardwood forests, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, pastures, and other grassy areas dotting the Pineywoods landscape, there is a plethora of avian habitats for you to discover and explore.

Our birding checklist is based on sightings collected over a thirty-five year period by a number of avid bird watching individuals. There are 293 species listed with an AOU Checklist 7th Edition ordering (47th Supplement).

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Ellen Trout Zoo

Acclaimed as one of the finest small city zoos in the nation, Ellen Trout Zoo provides homes to nearly 800 wild and exotic creatures from around the world. At the park, you can ride a miniature pre-Civil War train replica around the lake and through the beautiful pine trees.

Neches-Davy Crockett Paddling Trail

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Texas Forestry Museum

The only museum of its kind in Texas features exhibits that include a Paper Mill room; sawmill town exhibit, logging locomotive and depot, forest fire lookout tower, modern management practices, and the Urban Wildscape Trail.

The History Center

Exciting exhibits, both inside and out, help interpret this public history and archives center's growing collections including manuscripts, photographs, maps, and a Texas and forest reference history.