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1. www.gcbo.org › resources › birds-of-the-regionBirds of the Houston-Galveston Region - Gulf Coast Bird ...

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   HomeResourcesBirds of the Houston-Galveston Region. On the Upper Texas Coast, we are fortunate to have hundreds of bird species that live here year-round or seasonally. Listed below are the species that have been reliably sighted in our area. Each species is listed with its common name, a photo, the time (s) of year when it is seen, the habitat ...

2. tpwd.texas.gov › publications › pwdpubsBirds of Galveston Island State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife ...

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   This 2,000-acre park, situated six miles southwest of the western tip of Galveston’s seawall, offers visitors a rare, intimate view of a barrier island ecosystem. Biological communities that once so typified this northernmost barrier island on the Texas coast still flourish at this vestigial spot as though the footsteps of Cabeza de Vaca and ...

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3. www.alltrails.com › parks › usBest bird watching trails in Galveston Island State Park

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   Where is the best trail to hike for bird watching in Galveston Island State Park? According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Galveston Island State Park is Oak Mott, Eskimo Curlew, and Clapper Rail Loop, which has a 3.9 star rating from 243 reviews.This trail is 1.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 9 ft.

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4. www.leaguecitycvb.com › clear-lake-loop-birding-sitesBirding | The Clear Lake Loop | Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail

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   Enjoy year-round birding at this environmental complex, situated on a 108-acre retention pond. Birds nest in the area, and you’re likely to find wading birds, songbirds, pelicans, and at times even bald eagles. Latitude: 29.54588. Longitude: -95.31159.

5. www.visitgalveston.com › things-to-do › outdoorBirding in Galveston, TX | Visit Galveston

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   Galveston offers more than 20 bird-watching areas around the island. Local favorites include: East End Lagoon Nature Preserve is the go-to birding location on the island. This 685-acre preserve is a thin strip of land surrounded by zones of different elevations, tides, and salinity. As a result, the wildlife in the area is hugely varied and ...

6. www.galvbaygrade.org › wildlifeWildlife Summary - Galveston Bay Report Card

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   Blue crabs, two species of shrimp (brown and white), and oysters are analyzed for the report card. Blue crab populations in Galveston Bay appear to have stabilized, earning a grade of C, and white shrimp maintained a B. Overall, shellfish maintained a C grade. Oyster populations and the reef habitats that they create in Galveston Bay have been ...

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   Where is Galveston Island state park?

   • Only at Galveston Island State Park has a vestige of the original island coastal prairie been protected. This 2,000-acre park, situated six miles southwest of the western tip of Galveston’s seawall, offers visitors a rare, intimate view of a barrier island ecosystem.

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   What can I do at Galveston Island state park?

   • Contact the park for more information. Take your kayak or canoe on one or all of our paddling trails! Take a virtual tour with our Interactive Trails Map. Volunteer by asking at headquarters or contacting the Friends of Galveston Island State Park. Donate to the Friends of Galveston Island State Park.

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   What birds live on Galveston Island?

   • For example, we should see birds such as Short-eared Owl and Le Conte’s Sparrow become increasing common in the winter, with species such as the Bobolink appearing in the migration. Before the arrival of Europeans, Galveston Island lacked significant tracts of native woodlands. Historical records indicate that woodland vegetation was island.

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   Where can I find a bird in Houston?

   • Reliably reported at: Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary, Clear Creek Nature Park, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Park, Houston Heights Reservoir, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Identification

   Birds of the Houston-Galveston Region - Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

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   Where can I find a report of a raccoon in Galveston?

   • Reliably reported at: Quintana Xeriscape Park, Galveston Island SP, Lafitte's Cove, Hooks Woods Sanctuary, Smith Oaks Sanctuary, Anahuac NWR, Rice U. Campus, Woodland Park, Cullinan Park (Sugar Land)

   Birds of the Houston-Galveston Region - Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

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   Which animals live in Galveston Bay?

   • Galveston Bay is home to a wide variety of shellfish, finfish, and birds that play an important role in the ecosystems. The presence and health of these populations are monitored to help determine the Bay’s health.

   Wildlife Summary | Galveston Bay Report Card

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8. tpwd.texas.gov › state-parks › galveston-islandGalveston Island State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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   Things to Do. With both beach and bay sides, Galveston Island State Park offers activities for every coast lover. You can swim, fish, picnic, bird watch, hike, mountain bike, paddle, camp, geocache, study nature or just relax! Visit our nature center to learn more about the park and its programs. Be safe in the water: Review our water safety ...