Late March-Early April
Begun in 2002, the Galveston Island FeatherFest is intended to celebrate the "birds and
natural heritage of the Upper Texas Coastal area."
Some 300 species of birds are found on Galveston Island in the springtime as they stop
at the island during their migration north.
The four-day FeatherFest allows bird enthusiasts the chance to go on field trips to
photograph and watch the birds.
Prominent environmental writers, naturalists, and artists are the leaders of these field
trips.
Visitors may also enjoy kayak and boat trips into the wilderness.
Seminars, workshops, and lectures on the wildlife in the community are also available.
In addition, a FeatherFest Photo Contest is held. Other highlights have included an
exhibition of nature photographs at the Galveston County Historical Museum.
In the evenings, visitors attend informal gatherings. In 2007, the Houston String Quartet
performed an original piece by Houston composer Ken Booker.
More info...
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/FeatherFest
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