How Do You Watch Spring Migratory Birds Along The Texas Coast?
Tales of spring migration along the Texas coast have been legendary for decades, and even though a lot of prime habitat has been gobbled up by development, this area is still a major birding destination in spring. When the beautiful trans-Gulf migrants hit landfall in late April and early May, the woods are generally alive with birders as well as birds. Plan to arrive after April 15 and before May 15 for the best birding. Make reservations at a central spot that will give you access to several birding areas along the coast. Make High Island one of your main stops. Smith Oaks, a 122.2-acre sanctuary here, is one of the best-known migratory stopovers on the coast. Boy Scout Woods and Eubanks Woods are other excellent birding sites on High Island. Consider Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. Although this is better known as a wintering ground for thousands of ducks and geese, there are good numbers of birds here year-round. In spring, areas such as The Willows may serve as migrant traps for
