We strongly recommend

http://www.rockportadventures.com/rpa/

If you want QUIET and CLOSE looks at whooping cranes, the "Skimmer" is the only tour boat to go on.  There are NO loud diesel engines on this boat to scare the birds away!!  The Skimmer also offers great inland birding trips as well.

 

 Ready to look at birds and go fishing?  Jump aboard the "Gulf Eagle" fishing boat out of Port Aransas, Texas.  Catch tuna, kingfish, and red snapper while you have a chance of seeing shearwaters, boobies, and more!!  www.deepseaheadquarters.com

 

Also visit www.lynnbarber.com, a friend's website that currently holds the Texas Big Year Record.

 

Birders Online Shopping Mall

If you are new to birding, here are some links to recommended products to help you get started: You can find all of these products and more at the Birders Online Shopping Mall link above.

   This is a very detailed guide book.  Sibley also offers other books that are helpful, but this one is really good when you're starting off.

Other books I think you would enjoy are:

 

 

 

       These are a few magazines printed for birders.  I receive Wild Bird, it's a good magazine that allows birders like you and me to contribute in some of their articles.  It also offers a photo contest. 

 Or visit our birders shopping mall, where you can find many things you'll need to get started!  Simply click on the link below.

http://astore.amazon.com/mcibirtou-20