Spring Rookery Boat Tours

In Rockport, Texas

Spring brings Rockport’s Colonial Waterbird Rookeries to life.

On this guided tour, watch colonial waterbirds gather in their breeding plumage, court, compete for nesting space, and build their nests. Later in the season, you may see adults tending and feeding their chicks. The color, movement, and constant activity make the rookery a remarkable place for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Whether you’re new to birding or have years of experience, our Spring Rookery Tour offers a chance to observe nesting birds and their behavior from the water. Our guides help you identify what you’re seeing and share what makes this part of the Texas Coastal Bend so special each spring!

  • Two American oystercatchers standing on a shell-covered beach beside calm water near Rockport, Texas
  • Flock of pink roseate spoonbills flying over a coastal wetland pond, with white ibises wading in the background near Rockport, Texas.
  • Crested caracara perched on a weathered wooden post in a grassy wetland, with another bird blurred in the background at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Flock of white ibises flying against a clear blue sky at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
  • Long-billed shorebird foraging along a rocky, oyster-covered shoreline beside tidal water near Rockport, Texas
  • Image of a brown heron standing on a weathered tree stump against a light gray background near Rockport, Texas
  • Osprey perched on a metal post while holding a fish against a clear blue sky near Rockport, Texas
  • Flock of pink roseate spoonbills and white wading birds flying over a coastal wetland lagoon near Rockport, Texas
  • Great blue herons gathered on wooden nesting platforms over coastal marsh water near Rockport, Texas
  • Flock of white birds gathered in a green agricultural field beside a body of water near Rockport, Texas
  • Black skimmer flying over a rocky shoreline with several royal terns and a brown pelican on the water near Rockport, Texas
  • White pelicans, black cormorants, and an oystercatcher resting on a shell-covered island in blue water near Rockport, Texas
  • Roseate spoonbills and great blue herons nesting among branches beside a lake near Rockport, Texas
  • Flock of pink roseate spoonbills and white birds flying over a coastal wetland lagoon near Rockport, Texas
  • Group of pink roseate spoonbills wading in shallow coastal water near a shell-covered shore in Rockport, Texas
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  • 2 Hours

  • $80 per person

  • The Skimmer is equipped with:

    • Two restrooms

    • Cabin Below with Seating

    • Two Upper Decks

  • We recommend bringing binoculars, a camera with a zoom lens if you have one, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and water. Dress for the weather and bring a light layer or rain gear if needed.

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