Aransas Bay Birding Charters

Rockport's Premier Photography Tours

Contact Captain Kevin Sims 361-790-3746

Welcome to Aransas Bay Birding Charters.
We offer a one of a kind photography tour. Our boat the, Jack Flash, is uniquely designed for photographers. The Flash has three different decks at separate elevations to give you the angle of your choice. Another great feature is the enclosed cabin so you can take a break and relax out of the elements. The absolute best feature is the true shallow draft capability. We are able to float at a depth of ten inches and can motor at eighteen inches. This allows you to get really close to the birds. It is not uncommon to get within 50 feet of Whooping Cranes and even closer for most Shore Birds.
Your tour will begin at the Sea Gun Marina. The Marina is located on the Lamar peninsula. Ten miles North of Rockport at the North end of the Copano Bay Bridge.
Please check out the calendar to see if the dates you want are available.
Email us with any questions or to book your trip at texasbirding@msn.com
There are several choices for lodging in the area. Here is a link to the Rockport Fulton Chamber of Commerce's places to stay. http://www.rockport-fulton.org/index.php/accommodations.html
The Aransas Wildlife Refuge is close by. Only about a half hour drive North on 35. Check it out at, http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/aransas
Please visit The Friends of Aransas web site. This Orginization does gret work enhancing the enviroment for the Whooping Cranes. They are improving fresh water sources for the Cranes. They are drilling new Solar powered water wells and reworking existing wells. This will give the Whoopers a much better chance of surviving the drought. www.friendsofaransas.org
There is great birding, both walking and driving in the Goose Island State Park. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/goose_island
You may want to visit the Texas Maritime Museum. http://www.texasmaritimemuseum.org
The Aquarium In Rockport Harbor is a must see. www.rockportaquarium.com