Goose Island Flats

Goose Island Flats Four charming vacation rentals in Rockport, Texas.
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11/15/2024
11/14/2024

At Rockport Center for the Arts, We Are So Proud and Thankful for the Youth Programs We are Able to Offer Thanks to Our Generous Donors.

11/14/2024

The original Winter Texan has returned: The Whooping Crane!

With their striking white feathers and wingspan stretching up to 7.5 feet, whooping cranes are North America's tallest—and rarest—birds. These elegant birds are making a slow comeback from the brink of extinction, thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.

Once numbering fewer than 20 in the 1940s, the Whooping Crane population has rebounded to around 800. Each fall, these endangered cranes migrate nearly 2,500 miles from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast, where they spend the winter.

Often times these majestic birds can be seen in the pasture across from Big Tree, one of the closest looks you can get during their time here. Always give wildlife plenty of space by following the "rule of thumb". Reach your arm out to give wildlife a "thumbs up". If the animal can be seen around your thumb, take a few steps back until your thumb covers the animal.

11/14/2024
11/13/2024

Here at Rowe Sanctuary, we have several bird species that require prioritization in our conservation efforts.

These species were selected for their population size, their need for the critical habitat in the Central Platte River Valley, or due to the fact that they are experiencing threats or population declines at a global, regional, or local level. We selected these species by using Audubon's Priority Birds List, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Tier 1 and Tier 2 species list, local abundance, habitat requirements, and social importance within Nebraska.

Our priority birds that rely on the Platte River are the following: Sandhill Cranes, Whooping Cranes, Least Tern, Piping Plover, and Bald Eagle.

Our priority birds that reply on grasslands with native vegetation are the following: Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink, Western Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Northern Harrier, American Kestrel, and Northern Bobwhite.

Graphics: Brady Karg

11/13/2024

This is local awesomeness!

11/13/2024

Cool! 😳

We have our first Whooping Crane sighting at ! They’re here, and more will soon follow. Thanks to our good friend  for m...
11/09/2024

We have our first Whooping Crane sighting at ! They’re here, and more will soon follow. Thanks to our good friend for making us aware of this family trio down by the pond. It’s exciting to be in place where conservation success can be witnessed by everyone.

Notice the super cool cabins in the back ground with the unobstructed view of the pasture where this inland population spends each winter. If you want to see Whoopers the flats is a good place to start. If you book a stay here you won’t have to fight traffic and jockey for a good place to shoot photos. You can take great photos right from your porch in the pasture all day and as they fly directly over your cabin daily!

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Get your tickets now!
11/05/2024

Get your tickets now!

Get your tickets for the 2025 Whooping Crane Festival now!🎟️

Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, Texas has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to their wintering habitat at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. In 2025, the festival is back and ready to celebrate its 28th anniversary!

The four-day event will feature renowned speakers, birding trips, boating trips, nature tours, photography workshops, a trade show, and much more.

Click here to get your tickets now: https://www.portaransas.org/whooping-crane-festival/the-2025-festival/buy-tickets/

Mornings in the marsh now. Kids and dogs. Set up and just enjoying the moment. Get there and out in a  jet drive. Have f...
11/04/2024

Mornings in the marsh now. Kids and dogs. Set up and just enjoying the moment. Get there and out in a jet drive. Have fun. Get there. Be safe. Leave no trace.











November programs at Goose Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife
11/01/2024

November programs at Goose Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

November programs are here! This month, we're excited to welcome Wings Rescue Center's certified handler, Amy Benkowski, to talk about what it's like to be a bird rehabber. Lots of fun program options the week of Thanksgiving! We can't wait to see you all!

11/01/2024
We want you to come stay with us. That’s it. Just wanted to say that. We want you here. Every stay is an opportunity for...
10/31/2024

We want you to come stay with us. That’s it. Just wanted to say that. We want you here. Every stay is an opportunity for us to learn something and get better. Thanks!











10/30/2024

Put this on your calendar - one week from tonight (November 6th) I'll have a booth at Home For The Holidays, an event at the Fulton Convention Center. 5pm-8pm, and admission is either a donation or non-perishable food for Good Samaritans. I'll have nearly 3 dozen canvas prints in various sizes plus dozens of 8x10 prints taken around the area. Birds, harbors, piers, sunrises - even a gator - you name it, I'll have it. Come and say hi!

 and  in their native habitat. So many good things happening here. Get out and play.
10/27/2024

and in their native habitat. So many good things happening here. Get out and play.

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Rockport, TX
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