9th Annual
Galveston FeatherFest
April 7 – 10, 2011
Galveston Island, Texas
Mark your calendar now to attend one of the largest birding festivals in Texas! Unique outdoor adventures amid more than 200 species of birds are in store for all ages at the 9th Annual FeatherFest. What’s more, you’ll find Galveston Island and its surrounding areas steeped in Texas charm, history and hospitality.
Galveston is one of the top locations for birding in the nation, and this family-friendly festival is held during the avian spring migration – the best time to visit world-renowned birding hot spots like Bolivar Flats and High Island.
There will be something for everyone at FeatherFest 2011, whether you’re a novice or experienced outdoor lover. Excursions by bus, boat or kayak will visit a variety of habitats, from beaches to bays, bay marshes to wetlands, and coastal prairies to upland wood mottes. The highly successful Photo Fest, our new track of photography programs, will be even bigger and better!
Check Back Soon
Our 2011 schedule of events and registration information will be posted early this fall. Sign up for our e-newsletter in the left column and be among the first to know! To see the events we held last April, click on the links below. Many of these activities, plus some exciting new ones, will be held in 2011. We look forward to seeing you again!
Records set at FeatherFest 2010
FeatherFest 2010 saw record attendance of almost 600 birders and nature enthusiasts from across the country and Canada. A total of about 5,000 people enjoyed free and paid programs during the four-day festival.
In addition, a record 210 species of birds were sighted. The six species seen for the first time at FeatherFest were the Swallow-tailed Kite, Canvasback, Veery, Eastern Towhee, White-crowned Sparrow and Purple Finch. The Pacific Loon, Common Goldeneye and Mississippi Kite, species rarely seen in spring in the Galveston area, also were sighted.
Get to Know Galveston
Outdoor lovers flock to Galveston as often as birds do, to enjoy the state park, beautiful replenished beaches, surfing, biking, fishing and golf. Galveston also boasts three National Historic Landmarks, including the Tall Ship ELISSA, East End and The Strand, and has approximately 1,500 historic buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more about the Island and all it offers here.
For Further Information
Email: NatureTourismGalv@juno.com
Phone: 409.392.0841 or 1.888.425.4753
Fax: 409.737.2264
Mail: Galveston FeatherFest, P.O. Box 1468
Galveston, TX 77553-1468
FeatherFest is a project of the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council which supports eco-tourism and education, and promotes the value of area natural habitats.
www.GalvestonNatureTourism.org
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