Two of the most iconic birds in North America visit Armand Bayou every winter and spring. The American bald eagle and osprey spend November through April hunting and fishing the productive waters of the bayou. Once threatened by the use of pesticides, the recovery of these species is a great testament to the value of clean water and habitat preservation. This is an incredible viewing opportunity, located in Houston’s backyard.
Join us as we take a bayou tour onboard the Armand Bayou Nature Center’s pontoon boat for some of the best viewing opportunities on the Texas coast. Osprey are fish eating birds which put on a spectacular show as they dive into the water from significant heights. Few of us forget such an aerial display or the chance to see an eagle in the wild.
**If there is extreme inclement weather or issues with the tide, this trip may be altered to a Bayou Safari Tour in lieu of cancelling the entire trip. The Bayou Safari Tour trip description “Experience Armand Bayou Nature Center on a guided outing! Begin the tour observing wildlife from the elevated boardwalk. You will visit our animal ambassadors in the lobby of our newly renovated Environmental Learning Center. Then board our electric vehicle and leisurely explore the riparian forest down to the bayou, over to the prairie, farmhouse, and finally to the bison.”
We will meet at ABNC for this trip. This is a meet-at-site trip. Driving directions will be emailed prior to the trip.
Bring: water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Wear closed-toed walking shoes.
