Black-crowned Night Heron
-Nycticorax nycticorax-
Its name is commonly abbreviated to simply Night Heron. Short-necked and short-legged, a stocky heron that forages for...
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
The Perfect Day
The finger mullet migration from the bay systems to the surf is not a mass movement that occurs in one...
Karma
The phone rang and as I looked at the caller ID I smiled when I saw it was Ms. Wanda...
Red-tailed Hawk
-Bueteo jamaicensis-
Weight-1.5 to 3.5 poundsLength-18 to 26 inchesWingspan-43 to 57 inches
Most common large hawk in our area. Broad-winged...
Black-chinned Hummingbird
-Archilochus alexandri-Plumage is metallic green above with whitish under parts and dusky green flanks and sides. Male shows a violet...
The Passing of the Torch and “Riding Fence” for Friends of Padre
I never for one split second of my life dreamed that Id live to be this old or ever retire....
The Passing of the Greatest Generation
The silver Dodge with a camper shell slowly ground to a stop as it approached my Suburban. We greeted each...
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
-Archilochus colubris-
The only hummingbird that inhabits the eastern parts of the U.S. Metallic. Metallic green above with whitish underparts,...
Only the Good Die Young, Releasing Sharks, and Beach Water Temperatures
We all know a great many people but in my experience it is rare to meet someone who quickly brushes...
Please Report Flamingo Sightings
While flamingos are not common in Texas, one Greater Flamingo and one American Flamingo have been documented on occasion from...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing
We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...
