by jamescasey | Dec 12, 2021 | Galveston Snakes
Rattlesnakes are typically found in tall grasses away from people. They don’t seem to live in the sand dunes on the beach because we never hear about that. Of course, rattlesnakes are venomous but, if treated promptly, are rarely fatal. UTMB is one of the finest...
by jamescasey | Dec 12, 2021 | Galveston Rodents
[Correction: We were misled doing our ‘research’ on the web and erroneously reported that Beavers do, in fact, inhabit Galveston Island, TX. This isn’t true. Our scouts have returned from all points local and reported exactly ZERO beaver dams. Oops] Galveston...
by jamescasey | Dec 12, 2021 | Galveston Birds, Galveston Wildlife
The Great Blue Herons can be seen in many places around the island where the water is shallow and the fishing good. They stand motionless until a meal comes along and then they plunge their heads into the water. After hatching, the juvenile birds will be seen leaning...
by jamescasey | Dec 9, 2021 | Galveston Birds, Galveston Wildlife
This species has greenish legs and a short, thin, dark bill. The Least Sandpiper is brown with streaks and a line for an eyebrow. The head is dark and the colors change a bit during the season. The young Sandpipers have bright colors and white stripes. Sometimes it is...
