Galveston Island State Park outside of
Galveston preserves an oasis of nature surrounded by the development that covers much of the island.
Late last year I headed to Galveston hoping to spot the 3- to 4-foot-tall
sandhill cranes. The red-capped birds migrate from northern states and winter along the Texas coast from December to February.
Let me say up front that I don t know much about birds. I just admire our feathered friends like I do most any wildlife (except maybe snakes).
After a fruitless day of visiting several birding locations listed at www.galveston.com/whattodo/outdoorfun/birding/birding-locations, my wife and I gave up the search. We grabbed supper at