Chuck-will’s-widow
You may hear the Chuck-will’s-widow singing its name before you see it, as its leafy camouflage makes it hard to spot. It is the largest nightjar in North America, larger than the Common Nighthawk. It captures insects and even small birds in its wide open mouth.
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1895 Moody Mansion
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Famous Gumbo Stroll
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
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