| Galveston, Texas is one of the top Birding | | | | Island can offer many opportunities to see unique |
| locations in the United States. Even if you aren't | | | | birds and other local animals. Wander through the |
| an expert or die hard birding fan you will enjoy | | | | back roads along the northeast side of the island |
| the beauty of the area and it's famous birds. | | | | in the bay areas and you can discover a huge |
| Although the Spring and Fall offer an exceptional | | | | amount of interesting landscapes and birds. |
| opportunity during the migration seasons, anytime | | | | There is a local festival that happens every Spring |
| of year you can see 1000s of birds all over the | | | | called the Galveston FeatherFest that bird |
| Galveston Island area. | | | | watchers from all over the world attend each |
| Galveston has a great combination of habitats for | | | | year. In 2010 this event occurs on April 8th |
| many year around species and migrating birds | | | | through the 11th and offer over 100 different |
| making the annual trek between north and south | | | | tours, activities, and events during the three day |
| regions. Birds migrate from Central and South | | | | period. Registration is $10 and the different tours |
| America to Northern US and Canadian areas | | | | and events run from $10 to $50 depending on |
| every year. Galveston is a natural stopping point | | | | the event. |
| due to it's abundance of food and habitant that is | | | | There is also Photography instruction and classes |
| perfect for a short break. | | | | specific to the area and photographing birds. |
| Galveston is also both a wintering area for the far | | | | Information about special equipment, technical |
| northern species and a permanent home for | | | | advice on both shooting and editing digital photos, |
| many wetlands and water loving species. Over | | | | and artistic methods to capture the best images |
| 300 different species have been recorded during | | | | are offered. This Photofest within the Galveston |
| the year and up to 200 are typical during the | | | | FeatherFest attracts both photography buffs and |
| migration periods in the Spring and Fall. | | | | birding hobbyists. |
| The recent Hurricane Ike decimated Galveston's | | | | You can register and find out more information at |
| neighbor Bolivar Island as far as any places to | | | | the Galveston FeatherFest by going to their |
| stay but the habitant has quickly returned and | | | | website. They have an excellent map of the area |
| there are an abundance of birds. Many of the | | | | with points of interest for spotting the different |
| tours out of Galveston visit the Bolivar and | | | | bird species and times of year that are best. |
| Anahuac by boat and offer the opportunity to | | | | Although any area along the bay area on the |
| see many unusual and rare birds. | | | | north side of the island is good for watching all |
| There are guided tours that offer both 4 and 8 | | | | types of wildlife. |
| hour excursions by boat and on land. Moody | | | | Even if you can't attend the Galveston |
| Gardens offer classes on Birding and provide a lot | | | | FeatherFest, you can usually find many different |
| of background information on the different | | | | areas that have an abundance of wildlife that is |
| species that either live in the Galveston area year | | | | fun to watch. Exploring some of the many bay |
| around or pass through during the migrations. | | | | areas offers many opportunities to see beautiful |
| The local Tourist Information Center has | | | | areas that many tourists miss. Whether you go |
| information on many Birding locations, tours, and | | | | by boat or by land, you can enjoy some of |
| maps to let you plan your own bird watching tour. | | | | nature's best areas and the natural beauty of |
| A simple drive to the west side of Galveston | | | | Galveston. |