Birdlife of Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast

In the last thirty years, the Upper Texas Coast has become a “must go” destination for birders around the globe. This book will serve as an essential companion to the customary field guide and pair of binoculars for all visitors to Houston, High Island, Galveston, Freeport, or any of the area's other exciting birding spots. It also places the birdlife of the region, a seven-county area with a larger bird list than forty-three states, into historical and ecological contexts. Authors Eubanks, Behrstock, and Weeks—all recognized authorities on the migrant and resident birds of this region—present a thorough introduction to the area's history, physiography, and avifauna. Then, in generous discussions of bird families and species, they synthesize years of records, tracking the comings and goings of more than 480 birds and incorporating their own lifetimes of experience to create an “ornithological mosaic” of lasting significance.

In the last thirty years, the Upper Texas Coast has become a must go destination for birders around the globe. This book will serve as an essential companion to the customary field guide and pair of binoculars for all visitors to Houston, High Island, Galveston, Freeport, or any of the area's other exciting birding spots. It also places the birdlife of the region, a seven-county area with a larger bird list than forty-three states, into historical and ecological contexts.

Authors Eubanks, Behrstock, and Weeks-all recognized authorities on the migrant and resident birds of this region-present a thorough introduction to the area's history, physiography, and avifauna. Then, in generous discussions of bird families and species, they synthesize years of records, tracking the comings and goings of more than 480 birds and incorporating their own lifetimes of experience to create an ornithological mosaic of lasting significance.

Texas Books in Review

. . . the three dedicated authors have made a spectacular contribution with Birdlife [in] Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast that will provide countless hours of enjoyable and instructive reading and learning . . . .

The Upper Texas Coast has become a ""must go"" destination for birders around the globe. This book places the birdlife of the region, a seven-country area with a bird list than forty-three states, into historical and ecological contexts. It also presents an introduction to the area's history, physiography, and avifauna. In the last 30 years, the Upper Texas Coast has become a must go destination for birders around the globe. This book will serve as an essential companion to the customary field guide & pair of binoculars for all visitors to Houston, High Island, Galveston, Freeport, or any of the area's other exciting birding spots