It was a sunny winter day at the beach today. The beach in High Island is quite unique. Instead of just sand, the beach is covered with mud very rich in fossils. Just walking along the beach for a few minutes I found a fossilized bone - quite neat.
High Island sits on a salt dome. Oil, gas and sulfur exploration and production began in the early 1900's on the flanks of the dome. You can see pump jacks all around the city. Just a reminder that you are indeed in Texas!
In the Spring, however, is when High Island really comes to life. Visitors come in large numbers to witness the migration of millions of birds on their way to northern breeding grounds. I'm looking forward to a bird watching visit in a few weeks.
http://www.birdinghighisland.com/
High Island sits on a salt dome. Oil, gas and sulfur exploration and production began in the early 1900's on the flanks of the dome. You can see pump jacks all around the city. Just a reminder that you are indeed in Texas!
In the Spring, however, is when High Island really comes to life. Visitors come in large numbers to witness the migration of millions of birds on their way to northern breeding grounds. I'm looking forward to a bird watching visit in a few weeks.
http://www.birdinghighisland.com/
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