Current Events Bring Back Old Memories
Well, if you are alive to read this we have survived another winter. I'm supposed to be sight-casting to tarpon...
Billy Sandifer
Retired after 20+ years of guiding anglers in the Padre surf, Billy Sandifer (the “Padre of Padre Island” to friends and admirers) is devoted to conserving the natural wonders of N. Padre Island & teaching all who will heed his lessons to enjoy the beauty of the Padre Island National Seashore responsibly.
www.billysandifer.com
www.billysandifer.com
Bonaparte’s Gull
-Chroicocephalus (formerly Larus) philadelphia-Formerly known as Larus philadelphia, the Bonaparte's Gull was moved to the genus Chroicocephalus by the American...
March Beach Cleanups and Other Good Things
Well, I wrote last month's article on the great late-December trip with the Hanson family of El Campo and if...
White-tailed Hawk
-Buteo albicaudatus-
A non-migrating Texas specialty with none being found north of Texas. The only hawk that nests on Padre...
Good Day or Horrible Day - Your Choice
The right rear corner of my exhaust manifold is broken and boy does that Suburban ever get loud when fighting...
Willet
Recently re-classified, all willets were originally known as Cataptrophorus semipalmatus. The current classification for the Western species we see in...
Time of the Starving Moon
When you mention jack crevalle to saltwater fishermen you can rest assured you will get an immediate reaction but till...
Caspian Tern
-Sterna caspia-
The Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern. Present year round in Texas. Breeds in spring and summer....
The Passing of a Brother and Concern for Sharks
On Saturday, 09 October, my shark fishing mentor and brother in spirit of thirty-four years, Karl Boardman, passed on at...
Sandwich Tern
-Sterna Sandvicensis-Medium-sized member of tern family; adult plumage is pale gray upper with white underparts, shaggy black crest that is...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Shrimp and Crawfish Bisque
This wonderful recipe comes from Debbie Ulrich and was featured during the cooking presentations at the Port O’Connor Boat Show...
