Texas: Galveston FeatherFest

Historical charm

Imagine a warm day strolling on the streets of a community rich with well-preserved Victorian architecture. Using your binoculars to inspect the ornate details of arches, gables, and towers, you also see a Laughing Gull flying overhead. Make this scene come alive by visiting FeatherFest, an annual birding festival held in Galveston, Texas. Set on a beautiful barrier island and held in early April at this Gulf Coast location, FeatherFest presents the opportunity to view 200 bird species along the 32 miles of beach front.

A birder's shopping delight

Featherfest is based around Galveston's downtown National Historic Landmark District called The Strand. Save time to visit the Birders Bazaar, where you will find a representative from Eagle Optics ready to demonstrate a variety of binoculars, spotting scopes, and tripods.

Festival rates top reviews

Professional naturalists are on hand to speak, teach workshops, and lead field trips. In addition to birding activities, field trips will also focus on butterflies, dragonflies, sea turtles and other topics of interest. The diversity and scope of topics, evening socials showcasing historic Galveston, and special exhibits in connection with the festival, all contribute to a festival which receives rave reviews from participants.