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The Birders Are Here
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 The 27-mile long Bolivar Peninsula is world famous for the many species of birds that can be seen here.
The Houston Audubon Society members have recorded more than 344 species of birds on the peninsula.
The peninsula's shape, diversity of habitats and strategic position along the Gulf Coast combine to make the peninsula attractive to a large and diverse number of bird species.
The 27 miles of the Bolivar Peninsula's Route 87, with it's short side roads to the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Bay and the Intracoastal Canal, provide access to Gulf and Bay beaches, mud flats, sand bars, fresh water marshes and ponds, salt marshes, coastal prairies, meadows, fields, and woodlets.
For the last two weeks many travelers from all over the world have been on the peninsula fulfilling their dreams of viewing birds in their natural habitat.
Local restaurants and businesses have enjoyed the added business brought to the Peninsula by the annual migration of birds through the area.
 Mergansers and occasionally scoters and Oldsquaw are seen in the nearshore waters along this stretch of the coast. Rollover Pass is a man-made channel across Bolivar Peninsula, and this "fish cut" has caused the formation of an extensive tidal flat on the bay (north) side of the peninsula. At low tide, tens of thousands of shorebirds, gulls, and terns will feed and roost here. In addition, the spoil islands in East Bay support significant colonial waterbird rookeries.
Two new home developers on the Bolivar Peninsula donated over 350 acres each, adjacent to their properties, for nature preserves. Audubon Village Resort by Crown Team in Gilchrist and The Biscayne by Thad Felton in Crystal Beach. Our special thanks to them. |
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ByGalveston.com @
Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:12 PM |
Birding 101
Second Saturday of Every Month
9am - 11am
Galveston is home to hundreds of species of birds. Egrets, herons, ducks, hawks and gulls are a few who spend time on the Island. Those interested in learning more about area birds are invited to Moody Gardens for Birding 101. Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life in the area.
Birding 101 classes, held on the second Saturday of every month, teaches the basics of birding.
Birding 101 classes begin with a power-point presentation and are followed by a tour of the Moody Gardens property where participants can spot a variety of bird species. According to Jeremy Unruh, Birding 101 instructor, they can expect to see “anywhere from 20 to 45 bird species on the property during class.” He added, “One of the highlights of the tour is when we spot a peregrine falcon that nests at the hotel."
Moody Gardens entered into a partnership with the Galveston Nature Tourism Council in early 2005 and began hosting birding workshops in March 2005. Moody Gardens is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.
Birding 101 classes are free. They meet from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Aquarium Pyramid. Reservations should be made no later than the Wednesday prior to the class. To reserve a space, call 800/582-4673 ext. 4105. |
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