Billy Sandifer

Billy Sandifer

The Indian Flutes

I was living in an old camper shell located next to a bar called “The Intracoastal” underneath the JFK Causeway...

Common Tern

-Sterna hirundo- The most wide spread of the terns; found on lakes, rivers and oceans. Inhabits our area only during...

“Mother Ocean Plays Hardball”

On the night of 20 May, Larry "Flakman" Flak and four other men were killed near Houma, LA when their...

Dunlin

-Calidris alpina-Stocky, relatively large-headed wading bird, with long drooping bill and hunchbacked in appearance. Wades in shallow water and probes...

In These Troubled Times

It tickles me to realize that with all the negative stuff surrounding every aspect of our lives currently; in thirty...

American White Pelican

-Pelecanus erythrorhynehos-Plumage: white with black primaries and outer secondaries visible only in flight; bright orange bill. Confined to North America....

New Regulations, Choices and Updates

There are some new laws on PINS that went into effect on April 1 but this is my first opportunity...

Red Knot

-Calidris Canutus- The red knot has a short bill and long wings; generally plump with a quail-like appearance. Has plain...

“New Tricks for an Old Dog”

For years I have wanted to learn as much as possible about Texas saltwater from the back bays out to...

Beach Seining, Propellers, and the Beach Cleanup

Been a long time since I shared an old-fashioned adventure story with y'all and since this one is among my...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

Many thanks to my good friend Wendy Nix for sharing this wonderful recipe. My dinner guests all agree it’s the...

LJ Guillotte’s Grilled Oysters ala ACME

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