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2025 PhotoFest Contest Winning Photos

Cape May

Cape May

2025 Grand Prize and Week Four 1st Place by Michael Lindsey.

Pied Billed Grebe

Pied Billed Grebe

2025 Week Four 2nd Place by Greg Lavaty.

Ruby and Ginger

Ruby and Ginger

2025 Week Four 3rd Place by Dan Lotan.

Limpkin

Limpkin

2025 Week Four Honorable Mention by Greg Lavaty.

Reddish Egret

Reddish Egret

2025 Week Four Honorable Mention by Michael Lindsey.

Frosty the Snow Bird

Frosty the Snow Bird

2025 Week Three 1st Place by Eugene McMillin in Galveston County.

TriClrHer

TriClrHer

2025 Week Three 2nd Place by Michael Lindsey in Galveston County.

Sweet Caroline

Sweet Caroline

2025 Week Three 3rd Place by Vicki Longoria in Fort Bend County.

Ibis with Crawfish

Ibis with Crawfish

2025 Week Two 1st Place by Andrew McCullough.

Prothonotary Warbler

Prothonotary Warbler

2025 Week Two 2nd Place by Greg Lavaty.

Life Lesson

Life Lesson

2025 Week 3rd Place by Karl Hoeffner.

Cardinal in Flight

Cardinal in Flight

2025 Week Two Honorable Mention by Dan Lotan.

Angry Bird

Angry Bird

2025 Week One 1st Place by Jim Stough in Chambers County.

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Raptors Uncorked!

Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife have announced that Galveston has been recognized as the first city in Texas to achieve the prestigious Bird City High-Flyer status. This designation celebrates Galveston’s extraordinary commitment to bird conservation, community engagement, and sustainable practices that protect avian habitats and promote coexistence between people and wildlife.

The Bird City High-Flyer status is part of a statewide program designed to encourage and recognize communities for their dedication to creating environments where birds prosper and people thrive. Galveston earned this recognition, exceeding the 27 action requirement by demonstrating excellence in 37 actions within habitat restoration, public education initiatives, and policies aimed at reducing threats to bird populations.

“Galveston is setting the gold standard for bird-friendly communities in Texas,” said Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager, Audubon Texas. “From its vibrant coastal habitats to its community-driven conservation efforts, Galveston exemplifies what it means to be a Bird City High-Flyer. This recognition highlights the power of collaboration between local government, community members, and conservation organizations.”

Bird City Texas is an initiative of Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The community-focused certification program was created to help protect birds and their habitats where people live, work, and recreate.

Bird City Texas research shows that bird-friendly environments increase property values, help control insects and generate tourism dollars. Click here for information on bird-friendly practices.

“Our Galveston Bird City Texas team is so proud of the work our community is doing to make Galveston more bird-friendly. From one end of the island to the other, organizations, individuals and businesses are contributing to this ongoing effort. We look forward to continuing this collaborative work and are grateful for the Bird City Texas program as it provides the framework to make good things happen for birds!” -Katelin Stroman at Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council and Sarah Belles at American Bird Conservancy, Galveston Bird City Texas Managers

Click here for the full press release.

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