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Big Thicket National PreserveA meadow surrounded by tall trees
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Big Thicket National Preserve
Management
 

Designations
Globally Important Bird Area - July 26, 2001 UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - December 15, 1981
National Preserve - October 11, 1974

 

Bald Eagle  

Did You Know?
America's national bird, the bald eagle, formerly endangered and still rare, is often seen along the Neches and Trinity Rivers in Big Thicket.

Last Updated: September 19, 2006 at 13:18 EST