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

-Arenaria interpres-One of a large number of birds that frequent coastal areas known as shorebirds Striking black and white head...

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank Jay Watkins for his article in the January issue of...

-Pluvialis squalarola- Our largest plover with relatively large head and heavy bill, white tail and black axillaries (armpits) are distinctive....

Happy New Year everybody! I've been thinking of ways to expand the services I offer in my guide business. I...

-Falco columbarius- Small, dark, compact falcon. The merlin is powerful and very aggressive for its size. Wings are short and...

As I stand watching my customers, both of them fighting jack crevalle, I think what a tedious and harsh year...

I have lived through four hurricanes and one very bad typhoon in my lifetime and my heart goes out to...

-Sterna caspia- Caspian tern is the largest of all the terns. Bulky in appearance, the Caspian tern is almost the...

I grew up fishing for tarpon; landing my first at the ripe old age of fourteen. That fish measured a...

I have only recently been made aware of some new rules concerning PINS and will pass along to you those...

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