Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Protecting birds and their habitats around the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. and in Latin American wintering grounds.
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By providing technical assistance, funding and other resources to partners including federal, state and local agencies, private landowners, and especially non-profit conservation groups we have restored 2,500 acres of Gulf coast habitat, supported the development of dozens of public use facilities along the Texas coast, and permanently protected 24,030 acres of habitat in the U.S. In addition to t

he birds and other wildlife resources, coastal and tropical ecosystems protected by our programs provide services that support economies, public health and community resiliency.

We are excited to see the Dressing Point Island restoration project completed, and even more excited that we will be mon...
06/05/2026

We are excited to see the Dressing Point Island restoration project completed, and even more excited that we will be monitoring the birds at this site for the next several years! This island has long played an important role in colonial waterbird conservation here in Texas, with thousands of pairs nesting there each year. Even with the construction, many species have been using it this year, including Brown Pelican, Royal and Caspian Tern, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, Tricolored Heron, Black Skimmer, and several others, including an American Oystercatcher pair. We can't wait to see the vegetation continue to grow and for even more birds to come to this restored island.

American Bird Conservancy is one of our most integral partners, working with us on the SPLASh program, Beach Nesting Bir...
06/04/2026

American Bird Conservancy is one of our most integral partners, working with us on the SPLASh program, Beach Nesting Birds monitoring, and much more.

We want to thank them in particular this month, as they just gave a very generous donation in support of our bird conservation programs. Thank you American Bird Conservancy!

We are offering an exciting birding exploration to Oaxaca this October! We have a few seats left! Come join us for a tr...
06/02/2026

We are offering an exciting birding exploration to Oaxaca this October! We have a few seats left!
Come join us for a trip to one of Mexico's most diverse regions with so many birds species! Plus amazing landscapes, and the food... oh so good! A mini pelagic is included on the last day out of Huatulco, and we will explore and bird some of the amazing archeological sites as well.
Eric Antonio Martinez, from Oaxaca, is one of Mexico's premier birding guides, and he will lead us for the entire trip. This will be our 3rd GCBO trip to Oaxaca with Eric.

Click this link for itinerary an more info:
https://www.gcbo.org/connect/gcbo-bird-tours/

We are very excited to be working with H-E-B again this year! H-E-B's Our Texas, Our Future is once again sponsoring 25 ...
06/01/2026

We are very excited to be working with H-E-B again this year! H-E-B's Our Texas, Our Future is once again sponsoring 25 cleanups along bayous, wetlands, and beaches. If you would like to volunteer, check our SPLASh Texas page or www.splashtx.org to see our upcoming cleanups.
Thank you to H-E-B for supporting our work and helping improve habitats for birds and people in our area!

A Huge Thank-You to Phillips 66!Phillips 66 has continued their long-time support of our bird conservation programs this...
05/28/2026

A Huge Thank-You to Phillips 66!

Phillips 66 has continued their long-time support of our bird conservation programs this year with a significant donation! With their help, we are able to keep benefitting birds through avian research, habitat protection, and education.

We'd like to thank Phillips 66 for their generous donation and for believing in our mission of protecting birds along the Gulf Coast and beyond.

We have two openings for our Summer Bird Camp!Camp runs June 8-12 from 9AM to 1PM. Kids ages 8-11 enjoy a week of learni...
05/26/2026

We have two openings for our Summer Bird Camp!
Camp runs June 8-12 from 9AM to 1PM. Kids ages 8-11 enjoy a week of learning and exploring nature at our Lake Jackson headquarters! Come bird, catch bugs, learn about ecosystems, and more 🐦
Tuition for the week is $200 per camper, please email [email protected] if you are interested

Memorial Day weekend means more people enjoying our beaches, but it is also an important time for nesting shorebirds. As...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend means more people enjoying our beaches, but it is also an important time for nesting shorebirds. As you head out to the coast, remember to share the shore with the birds that call it home.

With rain and possible flooding in the forecast, nests and chicks may already be facing extra challenges. Shorebirds nest directly on the sand, making eggs and chicks incredibly difficult to spot. Even if weather moves nests around or changes the beach landscape, keep an eye out for posted nesting areas, eggs, resting birds, and tiny chicks that may be nearby.

You can help by:
🐦 Giving birds plenty of space
🐦 Respecting posted nesting areas and signs
🐦 Keeping pets away from nesting sites
🐦 Watching your step, especially near dunes and open sand

Small actions can make a big difference for birds trying to raise the next generation. Thank you for helping us protect nesting shorebirds this holiday weekend.

📸: Caspian Terns & Royal Terns pictured by Kayla Pringle

Spring migration is close to being over, but we still need your help! Make sure you're turning off household lights from...
05/21/2026

Spring migration is close to being over, but we still need your help! Make sure you're turning off household lights from 11pm - 6am until June 15th to reduce confusion and stress for migrating birds.

📸: American Kestrel - Mike Williams

Bird window collisions are one of the largest human-caused threats to birds. Every year, over 1+ billion birds in the Un...
05/18/2026

Bird window collisions are one of the largest human-caused threats to birds. Every year, over 1+ billion birds in the United States die after colliding with glass. Birds often see reflections of trees, sky, and habitat instead of a solid barrier, causing them to fly directly into windows.

The good news is that there's a solution to this problem! Bird collision tape and other bird safe window treatments help break up reflections and make glass visible to birds, reducing deadly strikes while still allowing you to see outside. Small changes at home, schools, and workplaces can save lives.

You can support GCBO by purchasing bird collision tape on our online shop: www.gcboshop.com

📸: Calliope Hummingbird and Yellow Warbler, Mike Williams

We just came back from two days of doing bird surveys at The Lodges at Lost Maples in Vanderpool, TX! What a fantastic ...
05/12/2026

We just came back from two days of doing bird surveys at The Lodges at Lost Maples in Vanderpool, TX! What a fantastic place! If you ever want to get away from it all, and be surrounded by nature and birds… this is a great place to go. And not too far from Lost Maples State Natural Area as well.
Their cabins are wonderful with everything you need. Sitting on the back porch listening and seeing all the birds is amazing.
GCBO is grateful that they donated a stay to our Experience Auction last year, and hopefully again this year!

Address

299 Highway 332 W
Lake Jackson, TX
77566

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19794800999

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