On 4/11/2025 7:59 PM, Rixter wrote to Mike Dippel:
Re: Galveston Island FeatherFest
By: Mike Dippel to All on Fri Apr 11 2025 09:29 am
Today's Holiday is: Feather Fest
Begun in 2002, the Galveston Island FeatherFest is intended to celebrate the
"birds and
natural heritage of the Upper Texas Coastal area."
Some 300 species of birds are found on Galveston Island in the springtime as
they stop
at the island during their migration north.
The four-day FeatherFest allows bird enthusiasts the chance to go on field
trips to
photograph and watch the birds.
Prominent environmental writers, naturalists, and artists are the leaders of
these field
trips. Visitors may also enjoy kayak and boat trips into the wilderness.
Seminars, workshops, and lectures on the wildlife in the community are also
available.
In addition, a FeatherFest Photo Contest is held.
Other highlights have included an exhibition of nature photographs at the Galveston
County Historical Museum.
In the evenings, visitors attend informal gatherings. In 2007, the Houston
String Quartet
performed an original piece by Houston composer Ken Booker.
Mike Dippel
I enjoy reading these. Thanks Mike!
You are most welcome!
Mike Dippel
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