A 500-acre peninsula surrounded by Scott, Burnet, and Crystal bays — a former Brownwood subdivision returned to marsh. Listed on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. American Bird Conservancy flagged it as a nationally important bird area. 317 species of resident and neo-tropical migrants. Seven miles of trail through wetland, prairie, and woods.
Crystal Bay Butterfly Garden, a children’s discovery area, four fishing piers, kayak launches, the Myra C. Brown Bird Sanctuary, ten covered pavilions. Fall migration is the show. Go early, bring binoculars, pay the $4, and do not rush it.
No dogs (service animals excepted), no alcohol, no drones, no personal BBQ pits. Nurture Nature Festival is Saturday, October 10, 2026 — World Migratory Bird Day. Full moon hikes run monthly.
- 317 bird species
- 500 acres
- kayak launches
- fall migration
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Start at the visitor contact, then walk toward the bays, not the parking lot loop.
Local tip. $4 adults; $1 kids 5–12 and seniors. Annual pass $30 / $65 family. Nurture Nature is Oct 10, 2026 — free, but on-site parking is a small fee; free shuttle from West Town Shopping Center at 4220 Decker.
