Join author Jennifer Bristol on an exploration of the historic cemeteries of Galveston. These unexpected birding spaces offer easy walking and quality bird watching, while diving deep into the human history of the island. Participants will explore three cemeteries on this outing, each offering a variety of habitats attractive to birds and birders alike. There is no better time to explore these spaces than spring when the bold colors of the wildflowers showcase the stark white and gray headstones.
Please wear walking shoes and bring binoculars. This trip is suitable for someone using a walking mobility device, but not a wheelchair. Although there are no restrooms at the cemeteries, we will make a restroom stop between each location.
Bring: water, snacks, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent
Purchase Jennifer’s books – Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas and Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas at FeatherFest HQ! She’ll be signing books at HQ from 1-2pm on Friday and 1-2:30pm on Saturday.
“From Beamont to Amarillo and beyond, the cemeteries of Texas are alive with the sound of birdsong! And birders are lucky to have Jennifer Bristol as their guide . . . layering the history of graveyards in Texas and the history of local communities . . . Chock full of tips for beginners and experts alike, Bristol also highlights accessibility along the way.”—Dan Oko, author and freelance journalist
“An extraordinary blend of Texas history and culture as well an excellent location guide for ‘birders’ of all levels. Imbued with both extraordinary utility and cultural history, Cemetery Birding is a wonderful concept beautifully executed.”—Bill Harvey, author of Texas Cemeteries: The Resting Places of Famous, Infamous, and Just Plain Interesting Texans
