With more than 550 Whooping Cranes wintering along the Texas Gulf Coast centered at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, the best way to get close to some of the rare and majestic Whooping Cranes is to join Captain Tommy on the cruise ship Skimmer. Whooping Crane & Coastal Birding Cruises depart regularly from Rockport, Texas, on 3-hour waterborne birding adventures that cruise into prime Whooping Crane viewing and photography areas, and you have a chance to see 30 to 60 different species of birds and other wildlife during the trip.
You never know what you might see during a Whooping Crane cruise, and Captain Tommy and his experienced guides will help to teach you how to Identify the birds and mammals encountered, while spending special time in the company of Whooping Cranes. To learn more about joining a Whooping Crane adventure, refer to Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures | Whooping Crane & Coastal Birding Tours. This is truly the best way to get beyond the shore and see rare and endangered Whooping Cranes!