{"id":2918,"date":"2017-01-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/?p=2918"},"modified":"2017-05-19T19:36:59","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T19:36:59","slug":"explore-american-gulf-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/blog\/explore-american-gulf-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore The American Gulf Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Doing just one thing while in the Gulf is impossible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You will walk in the paths of history while banding birds at Fort Morgan, admire the grandeur of antebellum mansions as you smile at the elegant egrets, and enjoy day boat seafood with the languid Brown Pelicans. Troll the bayou or stroll the beaches – you don\u2019t even have to try to bird watch here. The birds will find you!<\/p>\n

The American Gulf coast stretches from the western edge of sunny Florida to the stunning shores of eastern Texas.<\/p>\n

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Who can pass up Louisiana and the Big Easy, the Mississippi Delta (the \u201cKing of Waters\u201d) and amazing Alabama? The Gulf coast is rich in history – from the earliest Native American settlements to the coming of the Creole and Cajun. This region is a historian\u2019s dream. Of course, there is no need to mention the culinary delights drawing from the teeming coast and the luxurious long-growing season of this area\u2019s gardens and farms. It would be hard to find someone who hasn\u2019t heard of The Blues or Jazz?<\/p>\n

Why the Gulf Coast is great for birds<\/h2>\n

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Those feathered flocks aren\u2019t silly; they know a great locale when they see it. Migratory species wing their way to this expanse of ecological significance. This is where the Central Flyway and the Mississippi Flyway merge in a spectacular assembly of avian life known as the \u201criver of birds.\u201d The feathered gathering echoes the soul of this region as you steep in the cultural headwaters of Native American, Spanish, British, French and African influences. The Gulf Coast is a place to get lost in, and once you start taking in the bird life, you may never want to leave\u2026<\/p>\n

Residents of the Gulf should maintain a variety of feeding stations to take into consideration the diversity of birds winging through. These stations will serve the sedentary and migratory species. Set out traditional mixed seed and sunflower tubes and trays<\/a>, nectar<\/a> or hummingbird feeders<\/a> and suet cages<\/a>. Try adding field corn, fruit and nuts<\/a> and a selection of landscaping plants that feed and house birds. Your local garden center will have a wide selection of plantings suited to maritime environments and the warmer \u201czones\u201d of the coast. Before planning your trip, visit the American Birding Association\u2019s<\/a> page to peruse the birding trails in North America.<\/p>\n

Explore the different regions of the Gulf Coast<\/h2>\n

The American Gulf Coast is too big to enjoy in just one trip, unless you have at least a few weeks. Choose one of these regions and get packing…<\/p>\n