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Designated a Globally Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Island.<\/strong> Hike the trails to witness awe-inspiring concentrations of migrating songbirds, including warblers, grosbeaks, tanagers and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge.<\/strong> Search for the elusive king, black and yellow rails at this 37,000-acre refuge. Spot herons, egrets, spoonbills, waterfowl and alligators on the auto tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Big Thicket National Preserve.<\/strong> Explore the longleaf pine forests for Bachman&#8217;s sparrow, red-cockaded woodpecker and brown-headed nuthatch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Travel with a small group.<\/strong> This trip is limited to 13 travelers. 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Single supplemant is available for an additional $550 per person. The price includes accomodations, entrance fees, activities noted in itinerary, ground transportation in Texas, full time guide, and part of your trip cost goes to support the Natural Resources Foundation. Airfare to and from Houston, most meals, incidental costs and tips are not included in price.<\/p>\n<p>A deposit of $500\/person is required by participants to register and reserve a space on the program. Please send name(s), address, phone, email, single or double, and deposit to make reservations. Also include any special needs or diet requirements. 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