High Island
High Island is east of Galveston and is a well known place for birding.
The Houston Audubon Society operates four bird sanctuaries on High Island.
I have only had the chance to visit Smith Oaks Rookery and Boy Scout Woods.
Smith Oaks Rookery was a fantastic place.
- Boy Scout Woods
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When I was there I did see more people than birds, but I have heard this can be a fantastic place for birding, especially during migration.
- Smith Oaks Rookery
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The place was loaded with nesting Roseate Spoonbills.
Some of the Spoonbills were quite close.
I also saw nesting Great Egrets and some Tri-colored Egrets, Common Moorhens, Northern Cardinals, an alligator, etc.
It is definitely a not to miss place in the spring.
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