Crested Caracara
The Crested Caracara is a large black and white falcon with long yellow-orange legs and yellow-orange skin around the bill. Look for them perched on poles or flying over prairies and fields on the west end of the island hunting and scavenging for small animals.
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Shrimp Dinner Plate
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
Skip the lines and enjoy our favorite Shrimp Dinner Plate! Served with fried shrimp, cup of shrimp gumbo, and an ice-cold beer or water - September 27. Visit Website
5k Fun Run
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
Scamper down the seawall with Galveston Island Shrimp Festival on September 27. Registration includes a participation medal, festival t-shirt, and 3 free beers! Visit Website