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Keeping Galveston Bird-Friendly

Keeping Galveston Bird-Friendly

Last Updated: November 8, 2024 by Lee Roane | Nature, Birding


Galveston was certified as a Bird City Texas community by Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, partners in the Bird City Texas Initiative in 2021. Galveston was one of three cities in the state to achieve Bird City designation that year, joined by San Antonio and Surfside Beach.  There are some things that you and I can do to make sure Galveston remains bird-friendly.

Reddish Egret Fishing by Stan Bravenec
Reddish Egret, Galveston’s Official Bird Stan Bravenec

Bird City Texas is a community-focused certification program created to help protect birds and their habitats where people live, work, and recreate. The program’s research shows that bird-friendly environments increase property values, help control insects and generate tourism dollars.

“Galveston’s Bird City certification is a result of communitywide efforts to recognize the importance of bird conservation and lead the way through education, action and preservation,“ said Julie Ann Brown, Executive Director of the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council (GINTC).

Spring Migration for Texas

March 1 – June 15

Peak Migration – April 22 – May 12

Fall Migration for Texas

August 15 – November 30

Peak Migration – September 5 – October 29

GINTC invites the community to learn the steps you as individuals and business owners can take to keep Galveston bird-friendly and encourage safe passage for resident and migratory birds.  Here are links to some helpful resources.

Bird-Friendly Landscaping

Local Bird Clubs and Events

Cats Indoors Program

Dark Sky Lighting Solutions

Reducing Bird Collisions

Invasive Species

GINTC presents Galveston FeatherFest Birding and Nature Photography Festival, Galveston Winter Nature Program, Sea Turtle Saturday, Holiday with the Cranes and numerous educational programs at the East End Lagoon Nature Preserve as part of its mission is to connect people with Galveston’s natural environment. For further information, visit GalvestonNatureTourism.org.


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Lee Roane

Lee Roane has worked on the Galveston.com website since 1994. He is interested in history and birding but will write about anything if he thinks it will help someone enjoy the island.

Lee Roane
2024-11-08T13:36:44-06:00

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