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The Galveston Ornithological Society

Our Goal: to learn about birds, observe them in the field, work to better their plight, and teach citizens about the environment.

Winter Waterbirds

Please enjoy my five-part series:

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1. Winter Primitive Waterbirds
winter wading birds
2. Winter Wading Birds
waterfowl part 2
3. Waterfowl Part 2
true winter shorebirds
4. True Winter Shorebirds
winter Gulls n Terns
5. Winter Gulls & Terns

Directions to GOS

Galveston Ornithological Society
3903 Shaman Road
Galveston, TX, 77554

Come down the Gulf Freeway (I-45) and take 61st Street right entering Galveston. Turn right on the Seawall and you'll leave town in about five minutes. The Seawall ends, but you stay on the same four-lane road. Where it becomes two-lane in Jamaica Beach, go 1.6 miles further, and turn right into Indian Beach. Take the FIRST right (quickly), which is Shaman, the road turns left 90 degrees, and dead ends into the cul-de-sac where the driveway is.
gulls n herons banner
Galveston Bay's first nature newspaper, "GULLS n HERONS", is the inspiration of The Galveston Ornithological Society. Informative and instructive articles on nature, such as bird watching, reptiles, fishing, etc., are included in all issues, and it includes color pictures of Gulf Coast birds and other creatures. Download the latest Gulls n Herons by clicking the banner above!
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View our special 5-part Winter Waterbirds series here.