Smith Oaks Sanctuary

Great experience, just be prepared for mosquitoes

This was a great experience. The variety of colors and sounds of so many species of burds was really wonderful. We could have walked along the walkways and sat on the benches all day. The main reas...

The skywalk was great!

The best thing about this rookery is the skywalk which allows you to see the birds from the tree tops. The next best things are the viewing platforms along the pond. This is the best time of the year ...

Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and the Nauti Beaver Hut

If you are visiting Galveston, and need to add to your itinerary, then take the ferry, at the east end of the island, over to the Bolivar Peninsula, which includes High Island. The Smith Oaks Bird San...

Amazing walk in the trees

There were very few birds there when we went (sapsucker, anhinga, kinglets and that's about it) but apparently in the spring it's absolutely amazing. The history of the area and the care that the Hou...

Fabulous stop - tons of birds & alligators

After the disappointing stop at the highly recommended Boy Scout Sanctuary, we were reluctant to face the heat & humidity again, but decided to try since we were in the vicinity. Thank goodness we di...