Top Bird-Watching Spots in Galveston
Birdwatchers will travel almost anywhere in the world they can manage to see different varieties of birds. The excitement of viewing a rare bird is what moves them to do what they do. And one fantastic spot to bird-watch and see lots of types and breeds is Galveston, Texas.
Galveston Island is a central assembly point for birds flying both north and south. For the northern migratory birds, it is a rest stop while traveling to Mexico for the winter and while traveling back in the spring. Three hundred unique species of birds have been counted on the island at different times of the year.
In addition, a lot of waterfowl have made a permanent home on the island, and there's a variety of nesting styles and types to be observed. Guided tours are offered 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 often to see the birds. Some sites offer exclusive classes to enlighten visitors on the unique birds' backgrounds and histories. One distinctive facility presents 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 region many years ago, devastated Galveston Island and its bird population. Like most things in nature, though, the region has rapidly recovered, and pretty much all of the species present on the island prior to the storm have came back to nest again. Boat tours to the islands Anahuac and Bolivar offer an opportunity to see some of the rarer birds that have returned 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 area during this time to get in on the three-day festival. Over 100 unique tours are offered during Featherfest, as well as a great deal of activities and special events. It's a spot where birdwatchers can all get with each other to swap tales and photographs, and see new and unique varieties of birds they may never have observed before.
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