Laffite's Cove Nature Society

Review №1

Rating: 5

Good birding!

Date: 5 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

It s Galveston there will be mosquitoes but a lovely place to see birds and take a walk.

Date: a month ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 3 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Quiet little area in an upscale part of town. Drive by if you re in the neighbourhood and you ll see some pretty cool birds. We saw some beautiful peacocks as well

Date: 4 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 2

I dont get it. It is ok, but not great.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

It is one of the nicest places to walk and see lots of birds on Galveston. Beware, it is buggy, so make sure you put on bug spray.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Great day to see a bird!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Beautiful location with many birds during migration... small parking lot which sometimes is a problem...but its better not to have too many people to preserve the place and wildlife

Date: 5 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

It was a nice little nature cove, but parking is horrible. Went with my photography class as last project for the class.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Very good

Date: 7 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

A small nature preserve of around twenty acres but a birding paradise and the only real place to take a walk in the woods on the island. One of those hidden gems of Galveston and very close to the state park, so worth the stop if you are heading there. The trail is also handicap accessible, which I am sure many people appreciate.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

An excellent place to visit and enjoy nature. A little bit dry when I was there. But Ill go back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Looking forward to cooler temps too enjoy this area!

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

On the R side, marsh was dry when I came. But on the L across the street, theres a pond where there were so many birds, even lots of turtles! I saw Ibis, Cranes, Whistling Ducks, Willets. Lots of turtles. I used a telephoto lens so I did not disturb the animals as much.

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

This beautiful wetland conservation area is a quiet and well maintained area tucked near a housing development. The foliage and wetlands were matuculously maintained. The paths have plaquards to give history and explain what you could see. We were in awe of the colorful birds and wildflowers.

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Amazing little place. All future development projects should model the design of Laffites cove with such respect for nature.

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

This is a nice little nature area in a residential neighborhood. And it is very small. Not to discount the variety of wildlife you will see here - I saw roseate spoonbills, herons, turtles. But dont expect to spend hours here. If youre in the area and want a quiet place for birding where you can take pictures with a telephoto lens, then this is a decent spot. Its clean and there is also a dedicated quiet area with benches where you can watch birds bathing or drinking in constructed baths (if youre patient). There are about 10 parking spots in a lot right outside the entrance. I visited on a normal weekday and there was plenty of parking.

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Nature reserve with various habitat produced some nice birds. Relaxing place but bring bug cream if you re going into the woods

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

Good, easy birding during migration

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Beautiful park in a neighborhood. Went there to see birds and was not disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Many birds , easy waking paths. Quiet zones

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Nice quiet place to visit and do some watching.

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Lovely birds, great place!

Date: a year ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Great for spring migration birding! Spray for mosquitoes and be aware there are no restrooms! 2 drips to watch, plus a small wetland.

Date: a year ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Amazing little nature preserve but bring bug spray and wear pants, even if its hot! Lots of great birds to watch

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Nice place. Lots of signs about snakes so my family was freaked out and couldnt get out of there fast enough.

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Best place in Galveston for birding. Playground: Not a playground. Toilets: No restrooms. Dog-friendliness: No dogs allowed. Picnic area: A single gazebo.

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

beautiful and serene

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 4

Nice park for Galveston with actual trees other than Palms. Little small compared to the mainland parks.

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

A lovely quiet place to walk and look for migrating birds.

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Great place to go birding! Theres even a lot of birds and species across the street from the entrance and on houses nearby, lol. I went in the early afternoon but still had 22 species. The Black-crowned Night-Heron was most interesting bird for me personally (actually was across the street). The local birders there were very friendly and helpful. They said to come earlier and there are more species. Will go earlier next visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Very peaceful. Saw a lovely glossy ibis.

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Great place to bird watch. The paths are concrete with a couple of drips for the birds.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Great little unexpected spot for birding. Its tucked away a bit near a housing development but the birds didnt seem to mind. Very nice area to view birds. Nice sitting areas for listening and watching. Nice walk path with water holes and water spots for small bird bathing and fresh fruit put out for them in various places. Mulberry tree also. I saw buntings, warblers, Tanagers, orioles, ducks, herons, and other little sea birds I do recommend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Beautiful spot. Lots of birds.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Every time I visit Galveston Island to bird; Lafittes cove nature society is a must. It has a beautiful walkway over a marsh that leads right into a oak forest with a gazebo and it has a grassy trail. You can see a multitude of bird species here. The list me and my girlfriend accumulated of bird species was 65 on 04/02/22. From migrating birds like Northern Parulas and Pectoral sandpipers to residential birds like Cardinals and mocking birds. Migrating birds and common birds that are all worthy of being observed. This spot is always fun to visit and you never know what kind of vagrant might surprise you here. Its a Birders paradise.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Great location lots of birds. Looking forward to going back!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Cute secluded nature area with ponds and woods, great for birdwatching!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

A beautiful Nature paradise nestled tastefully in a Bayside community. 3 ponds, a 1-mile trail with woods and open fields, with varied birds, ducks & waders. Several Buffleheads were there daily for our week visit in late December. (5 or 6 parking spaces that were never half full)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Nice walk around to see a surprising amount of nature in a small place.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Very pleasant and informative stroll. About midday, but the mosquitoes got pretty bad. We saw many turtles, squirrels, ducks and a white wading bird (stork, crane, heron?). See photo.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Excellent location to visit and live.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 3

This almost feels like a nature preserve was put in the middle of this community and doesnt feel quite welcoming. I drove up to where my GPS told me to, and I was confused as to whether I was at the right spot or not. After I got over the fact it was in the middle of a community of very large beach houses, I walked the trail. It was OK. I didnt see a lot of wildlife.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

A lovely boardwalk area with lots of birds.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Very peaceful

Date: 3 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Very neat habitat for multiple critters. Very well groomed.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Beautiful small nature preserve with an incredible diversity of birds, especially in the spring.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Great sanctuary. Birds were plentiful and colorful today.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Great peaceful place to see wonderful resident and migratory birds. Saw indigo and painted buntings, scarlet tanagers, and a plethora of other colorful birds just yesterday. Not a lot of parking. Whe walking around, be respectful and quiet.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Good wildlife, handicap accessible

Date: 3 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Great place to watch migratory birds as they pass through the area.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Great place to bird in Galveston Texas. Well maintained and worth the effort to find. It is off Stewart Road in the Laffites Cove resort area on the far west end of Galveston Texas.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

One of the nicest walks for birds in Galveston.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

An amazing place to see birds during the Spring migration.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Nice little walk to see lots of birds

Date: 3 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Great place to enjoy a quiet walk, anytime of year.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Always a great place for a walk and watching birds.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Fantastic area for birding and nice natural area mixed within neighborhood.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Beautiful little walk

Date: 3 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Great nature trail.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Nice preserve, about a mile trail through the trees and over the marsh.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Small preserve withinn a neighborhood, but I saw a lot of biodiversity while there. Id recommend it if you like birdwatching.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

I really like nature

Date: 4 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Nature at it s finest.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Well maintained bird reguge

Date: 4 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Great place to spot birds. Well maintained with interpretive signs

Date: 4 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Amazing place!!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

A hidden gem on Galveston s west end...walk through the thick foliage out to the gazebo where you can sit silently and see all kinds of beautiful birds and other wildlife. #nature

Date: 4 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Who knew this was here. It is amazing and right in the middle of the island. And it s free and open to the public.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

A beautiful area for bird and nature watching. During bird migrations you see a nice variety of birds.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Superb little spot for migrants

Date: 4 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

In the middle of a neighborhood, but a very nice place with great photo ops.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Outstanding Nature Preserve, well maintained, great selection of birds, espicially during migration. Last vist 31 different species total, 9 differnt Warblers.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Great reserve. My first time taking pictures of water birds.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

I love its so nice I seen a white owl while walking inside the trail

Date: 5 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

Lots of mosquitos, not many birds. We saw was a nutria with her two babies. Too cute!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Beautiful walk through Marsh lands and wooded area, careful with the snakes!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Very cool place. Make time to check it out

Date: 5 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Very nice area with a lot of ducks and birds and other interesting species. Will be even better in the next weeks with the spring migration of birds

Date: 5 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

They kicked an old man off his property.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Very nice area and located in a nice neighborhood. I went to try to find Spoonbills birds but didnt find any. You can walk all the trails which doesnt take to long. Theres also a little gazebo by a pond. Stay on the trail as there are signs saying theres snakes and alligators. I didnt see either. This place is free

Date: 5 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

This place is best visited late March through May. A great hotspot for migratory birds.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Went there to bird and was not disappointed! Different species of birds everywhere and people to help you find them. Beautiful ponds, trees, blooming shrubs and quiet..except for an occaisional gull squawk. But hey! Youre on the coast! Theyre having fun, too!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Beautiful surroundings

Date: 5 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Awesome set of trails through the wetlands. Perfect little stop on the way through Galveston. Keep in mind its fairly small, but very beautiful and obviously a lot of work has gone into it.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

A very well kept, short walk around a marshy area. Lots of local birds, migrating birds and ducks. Some cotton mouths on property so watch your step. Pathways range from boardwalk, concrete to grassy. The local club does an excellent job maintaining the property. Not a great place for kids unless they remain quiet as most of the area is designated a quiet zone.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Nice boardwalk for observing wetland wildlife.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Nice nature trails. Bring masquito spray.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Pretty scenery

Date: 5 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Early landscape of the island when first seen by Cabeza de Vaca

Date: 5 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Excellent place for birding during spring migration.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Cool

Date: 6 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 3

Very nice for a small piece of wetlands. Unfortunately, it is surrounded by houses which take away from the feeling of enjoying a nature preservatory.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Very beautiful place I was fascinated

Date: 6 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

A natural area saved from development tucked away in middle of nice neighborhood. Well maintained with paved walkways. Nice place to visit, worth taking time to walk through.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Great birding! Be sure to find the water drips in the woods.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Good birding spot. Several species of water fowl and passerina. Windy on day of visit, so species count probably better at other times.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Good

Date: 6 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

I have to say, after coming here for quite some time, they have truly developed the preserve into a diabolical place for bird watching. The entrances and parking seem ample as there are 3 of them. The rules are posted clearly, and the actual set ups for bird watching are perfectly crafted. They have two drips, a wading depth pond with a well maintained boardwalk, and beautiful Gazebo. The plants are tuned for particular bird species and expertly places feeding locations are every where. I was there for two hours, post-spring fallout and we managed to record over 40 species. We hear maybe 50! The mosquitos are a plenty, so don t forget to treat beforehand , don t bring snacks or drinks, don t be loud, and be helpful! Everything from beginners to experts are there so it is highly educational and very fun. The star of the show was the Hooded Warbler as of 4-20-2018, fearless and good for photographing if you don t have a camera .

Date: 6 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 4

Drips attract birds for fun viewing opportunities. No restroom facilities

Date: 6 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

Birding. Easy access. Limited parking

Date: 6 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

A great migrant trap for birds and a fairly diverse habitat year-round.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

We went to bird and were able to find around 25+ species. Most of what we saw were in the water and not through the trail in the trees. We managed to see a couple birds in there with a bit of effort and glipses of movement allowing us to try tracking them long enough to identify them. It was a lovely trail with a breeze that felt amazing on a warm day in the beginning of April. We look forward to visiting it again sometime.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Best birding spot on Galveston Island !

Date: 6 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Its a very nice place to visit. Do some photography.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Great birding!!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 6 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Beautiful place with great walking trail.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Love walking the paths.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

A must do!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 3

Nothing to see here. I guess the Nature Preserve is the Developers way of making up for desecrating ancient Indian burial ground to build the subdivision

Date: 6 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Good to fish during the right time of year

Date: 6 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

It was nice..its hidden away so most dont know about it!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Amazing place to bird!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Small but beauriful.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 3

Date: 7 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

This is a little known spot, but great to see a slice of local nature. If you want to see a few coastal birds or learn some history of the land, or just walk through nature on a nice path, stop by here!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

One of the best places I been to

Date: 7 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Peaceful spot to enjoy nature..Galveston Island needs more like this..all communities could learn by visiting this tiny preserve..wonderful

Date: 7 years ago