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The first Whooping Cranes have arrived in their Texas wintering grounds! More will be arriving through December to spend their winter months, giving you a wonderful opportunity to see these amazing birds.
Whooping Cranes are one of the rarest bird species in North America. They can reach 5 feet in height, mate for life and can live up to 24 years in the wild. Whooping cranes migrate to Texas' coastal plains near Rockport from November through March, and can be found on the Aransas Loop in the Central Texas Coast region. You can experience this special viewing opportunity by either taking a boat trip or searching for them by land.
Want to explore the world of Whooping Cranes even more closely? The 26th anniversary Whooping Crane Festival is coming to Port Aransas on February 23-26, 2023, and there's still time to join the fun. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will even have a booth at the trade show, so swing by and say howdy!
 Get yourself or a loved one a unique gift this holiday season by buying the new Greater Roadrunner license plate for your car, truck, RV, trailer or motorcycle! The plate costs $30*, and $22 of every purchase goes directly to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to help support and expand nature tourism opportunities, wildlife viewing programs, and habitat conservation work in Texas.
No need to wait for your vehicle registration renewal, the cost will be prorated. Order your plates today – they’ll be ready in just a few weeks!
*Yearly fee in addition to regular vehicle registration fees.
Please note: plates can be ordered with the International Symbol of Access with signed Form VTR-214.
 Give the full Great Texas Wildlife Trails 9-map set for just $25!
For a limited time only, Great Texas Wildlife Trail maps are available for purchase online (now through January 15). When you give a full set of the maps, you give your loved ones a guide to discover more than 900 of the best wildlife viewing spots in Texas. This is a gift that keeps giving year-round!
Order yours by December 12 for likely arrival before Christmas!
The Great Texas Wildlife Trails are supported by Toyota.
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