Birding News

Brazosport's reputation as a tourism hotspot got a humongous shot in the arm today.
The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory announced it will be open on Saturdays from Oct. 5 through Nov. 23, from 8:30 in the a.m. until 4:30 in the p.m.
Officials cited "public demand" for the move.
Rumors that officials with the Family Fitness workout facility on FM 2004 are incensed that the extended observatory hours will cut into their business could not be confirmed by press time.
Cecilia Riley, executive director of the Bird Observatory, had this to say:
“Autumn can be an excellent time to bird watch in coastal Texas. We often find late migrants and early wintering birds at our sanctuary. And of course we all look forward to cooler weather and fewer mosquitoes!”
Ms. Riley recommends that GCBO visitors prepare themselves with good hiking footwear, appropriate insect control, comfortable clothing and a No. 2 lead pencil for jotting down any humorous thoughts that might occur while bird watching.
Should lifeless blue jays or crows be found on the observatory grounds, visitors are asked to turn them over to the nearest uniformed officer.
GCBO is located off Highway 288 south of Houston, on Highway 332 West, near the Brazos Mall, where virtually all your shopping needs can be satisfied by friendly, efficient salespersons. For more information about GCBO, call 979-480-0999, or visit the website.