Galveston Island offers a wide variety of excellent dining options, from casual local favorites to waterfront seafood restaurants. Meals on the tour are included planned at carefully selected restaurants near our birding locations. Alcoholic beverage and tips, not included.
Yes. If you are interested in hiring a private guide or extending your birding experience before or after the tour, we can recommend trusted local birding guides in the Galveston area. Requests should be made in advance and are subject to guide availability.
A full birding checklist will be provided by email or via eBird.
Galveston is home to 200+ species recorded on the life list.
Our guide, Bob Becker, has had multiple exceptional years birding Galveston, with 300+ species counts recorded.
Spring migration on the Upper Texas Coast is one of the most productive birding events in North America. Species commonly encountered include:
Warblers, tanagers, thrushes, and buntings
Shorebirds and wading birds
Herons, egrets, ibises, and spoonbills
Raptors, pelicans, and seabirds
During favorable weather conditions, large migration fallouts may occur, producing extraordinary numbers and diversity of species. A full bird list will be provided on the tour page.
The peak spring migration window in Galveston runs from early to late April, which is why all “Premier Birding Tours” tours are scheduled during this time. These dates offer the best opportunity for Trans-Gulf migrants, nesting rookery activity, and overall bird diversity.
Tour accommodations are arranged by Premier Birding Tours and are included in the tour package. We stay at Hilton-brand hotels in convenient locations near birding sites. Participants choosing to arrive early or stay after the tour may book additional nights directly with the hotel.
$300 deposit to secure spot
Payments accepted via:
If you have any questions regarding payments, please contact Bob Needham at 606-356-2056.
We don’t require sharing rooms with strangers. • Matches not guaranteed. • Singles without matches pay supplement. • Request at signup: “Single: Seeking [male/female] roommate.” • If available: Select “Double: Claim open [male/female] spot.” • You will have lots in common with fellow tour members and we will have group chats on phone before tour. Days are extremely full and staying at Hiltons properties will recharge and comfortable. Booking as single will not be an issue.
Rain won’t dampen the experience! We have exclusive access to indoor viewing areas and carefully monitor local conditions to work around passing showers. Because weather on the island can be localized—often raining on one end while perfectly clear on the other—we adjust our route in real-time to keep you as dry as possible.