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

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

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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