Drum Bay Nature Preserve

Seahorse Estates doesn’t just offer luxury—it contributes to conservation. Strategically located between the Gulf of Mexico and Drum Bay, the developer, John Howton, intentionally designated portions of Seahorse Estates’ land as a natural buffer and habitat extension within the Drum Bay Nature Preserve. This thoughtful design enables residents to enjoy access to Drum Bay via community boardwalks, crabbing and fishing piers, and kayak launch points—all while protecting sensitive coastal wetlands and marshes.

Moreover, Seahorse Estates lies within the Upper Texas Coastal Birding Trail, part of the broader Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail—a recognized state birding network spanning the entire coast. This location places the development squarely on one of North America’s vital migratory corridors—the Central Flyway—making it a haven for birdwatchers and a sanctuary for seasonal and resident bird species. As a nesting ground for a wide array of birds, you can look outside your window to see everything from the Roseatte Spoonbills, to the White Ibis and the Piping Plover, just one of the many federally protected species that make this area home.