Birds of Moody Gardens - Houston Bird Week

Join us on a walk around Moody Gardens Property, one of the secret birding spots on Galveston Island! Nestled on Offats Bayou with native marsh to the West, interspersed oak motts and tropical plantings around property, the diversity can be surprising. Boasting an observed species list of 273 birds, often 40-70 species can be seen on a walk around property, depending on the time of year. We even have a small population of black rail out in the marsh. The walk will include a tour of property, as well as a visit into the canopy of the Rainforest Pyramid and finally a trip to the Penguin Exhibit to experience the diversity that Moody Gardens has to offer. The walk will be led by Greg Whittaker, Moody Gardens General Curator and Houston Audubon Board President, and Clayton Leopold, Senior Biologist in the Rainforest Pyramid and YPAC member.

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Houston Bird Week, from September 18-25, is a celebration of the important role Houston plays in the lives of billions of resident and migratory birds. Houston Audubon and local conservation partners coordinate a week of in-person and virtual events centered around our region's birds and wildlife - from birding and volunteer opportunities to trivia and movie nights, there is something for all! Learn more at www.houstonaudubon.org/birdweek.