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Kelly Kelley Broker Associate Re/Max Leading Edge Featured Listing 3418 Windlass Court | Laffites Cove 19607 Shores Drive Dunes of West Beach 1703 Ave. M 1/2 East End 4124 Pelican Lane Pirates Beach 6300 Seawall Blvd. #9322 Victorian Condos 12714 Maria Court Spanish Grant COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2024 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2024 MArCH 2024 | VOLUME 17 | ISSUE 3 7434 40 FEATURES 14 SHARP SHOOTERS Bird photographers battle elements and whims of their winged subjects for that perfect image 30 FEATHER IN ITS CAP Popular bird photography contest celebrates 15 years 74 SUITING UP NASA engineers share lifetime of spacesuit experience with the next generation 86 TEACH A KID TO HUNT Taking youngsters to the turkey woods builds better human beings 34 PRESERVE AND PROTECT This lagoon in Galveston is home to a beautiful and endangered ecosystem 40 ‘MY LIFE CHANGED’ Birding enthusiast ensures she and people of all abilities can enjoy the outdoors 44 TO LOVE A MOCKINGBIRD This small, melodic official bird of Texas has a ‘near-sacred’ status“My exceptional Galveston team is marketing premier properties from the beaches to the bay — from historic treasures to high-rise condos!” NOTHING COMPARES to WHAT’S NEXT. 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Jim Rosenfeld BROKER ASSOCIATE MTSIR Circle of Excellence Award Winner MTSIR Hall of Fame Member Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor 2012-2024 Galveston Historic Home Tour Major Underwriter 2011-2023 HomeLight Top 1% Producer 2018 Houstonia Magazine Best Of Houston Realtor 2016 Trulia and Zillow Five Star Rating 713.854.1303 Jim.Rosenfeld@sir.com At Sotheby’s International Realty, our incomparable global partnerships lead to maximum visibility for your treasured property. We partner with premier media powerhouses to introduce your home to local, national and international markets. High quality, richly illustrated and engaging content is delivered across numerous platforms to discerning and sophisticated audiences worldwide. Nothing compares. DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DIST. | 2208 Post Office, #403 3 BR | 2.5+ BA | +/- 1,993 SF | MLS 27393793 Offered at $785,000 by Debbie Ashley SOLD SOLD6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2024 46 ON THE COVER A yellow-crowned night heron with a blue crab. Photo by Gary Seloff DEPARTMENTS 46 GARDEN VARIETY A natural landscape is good for the birds, bees, butterflies and your budget 50 DOWN THE HATCH This tiki-style classic cocktail was inspired by tropical birds 52 DOWN HOME Islander shares a family favorite baked chicken dish 56 TASTE OF TEXAS This recipe puts a Texas twist on a popular Southern staple 58 GAME ON This hearty meal will stick with you on long days outdoors 60 DESSERT ISLAND These perfectly portioned pastries have deep Southern roots 62 COUNTER CULTURE Islanders use post-storm renovations to create a kitchen they love 68 HOMEPORT Doctor fills her island home with furnishings and pieces that reflect her interests 62 82 HOOKED This windy month is a good time to chase fish in protected zones 90 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 96 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 104 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 688 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2024 Great Food & Service Relaxed Atmosphere Live Music Beautiful Bay Views 21706 Burnet Sea Isle• Galveston, Texas 409.497.4148 © Copyright: Coast Monthly is published by The Daily News. 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