Galveston, Texas: A Bird-Watcher's Delight
Birdwatchers will travel practically anywhere in the world they can afford to see different species of birds. The excitement of viewing a rare bird is what moves them to do what they do. And one good place to bird-watch and see lots of types and breeds is Galveston, Texas.
Galveston Island is a central assembly spot for birds flying both north and south. For the northern migratory birds, it is a rest stop on their way to Mexico for the winter and on their way back in the spring. Three hundred various varieties of birds have been counted on the island at various times of the year.
Also, numerous waterfowl have made a permanent home on the island, and there's an assortment of nesting styles and varieties to be observed. Guided tours are organized all through the year to see the birds in their mating, nesting, and migratory seasons. Half or full day tours on water or on land go out frequently to see the birds. Some sites offer exclusive classes to enlighten visitors on the unique birds' backgrounds and histories. One exclusive facility provides classes on bird photography, discussing methodology, equipment requirements and photo editing to bring out the very best in your pictures.
Hurricane Ike, which hit the area many years ago, devastated Galveston Island and its bird population. Like most things in nature, though, the area has rapidly recovered, and nearly all of the varieties present on the island prior to the storm have came back to nest again. Boat tours to the islands Anahuac and Bolivar present a possibility to see some of the rarer birds that have come back to the area.
In the springtime, Galveston holds a exclusive bird-watching festival called the Galveston Featherfest. Birdwatchers from all over the region flock to the site throughout this time to get in on the three-day festival. Over 100 various tours are held during Featherfest, as well as a great deal of activities and special events. It's a place where birdwatchers can all get together to swap tales and photos, and see new and various varieties of birds they may never have seen before.
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