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Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council Galveston Island the First High Flyer Bird City Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife have announced that Galveston has been recognized as the first city in Texas to achieve the prestigious Bird City HighFlyer status. This designation celebrates Galvestons extraordinary commitment to bird conservation community engagement and sustainable practices that protect avian habitats and promote coexistence between people and wildlife. The Bird City HighFlyer status is part of a statewide program designed to encourage and recognize communities for their dedication to creating environments where birds prosper and people thrive. Galveston earned this recognition exceeding the 27 action requirement by demonstrating excellence in 37 actions within habitat restoration public education initiatives and policies aimed at reducing threats to bird populations.