The Binocular Site
High Island, Texas
High Island is found at the eastern end of Bolivar Peninsula on the southern coast of Texas just east of Galveston Bay.
The area is an important nesting area for many neo-tropical species of migratory birds that winter in South America. High Island has been recognized as an important birding area since the 1940's and The Houston Audubon Society operates four separate sanctuaries around the area.
Boy Scout Wood Bird Sanctuary is open to the public year round and has an extensive system of boardwalks to aide wheelchair-bound visitors.
This four acre park is the headquarters for the the Houston Audubon Society and spring migration makes a spectacular time to visit. The Smith Oaks Sanctuary covers 143 acres of Oak stands, ponds, wetlands, and coastal prairie.
This sanctuary is home of The Rookery; a human-made pond that was donated to the sanctuary in 1994. The pond also contains an island, providing nesting for many waterbirds. The Houston Audobon Society also operates the 9.5 acre Eubanks Woods and the 8.8 acre S.E. Gast Red Bay Sanctuary.
The official bird of the state of Texas is the Northern Mockingbird and you can find a checklist for birding activities in Texas here.
Photo credit to Bill and Mavis, used with permission under the creative commons license. You can learn more about the four bird sanctuaries located at High Island and find visitor information here.If you've visited the High Island sanctuaries, please take the time to share your experience and any tips or insight you have about this Texas bird watching location below.
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