The Painting
The faces on the canvas haunt me every time I look at it and they have done so these many...
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
American Herring Gull
-Larus smithsonianus-
Until recently the American Herring Gull was considered a subspecies of the European Herring Gull. Winters along US...
Semipalmated Plover
-Charadrius semipalmalus-
Length 7.25 inchesWingspan 20 inchesWeight 2.2 ounces
Name comes from the fact there is slight webbing between the...
Thankful on Thanksgiving
Today is the 49th straight day of red tide on PINS. This is the most widespread red tide event I...
Pyrrhuloxia
Pyrrhuloxia-Cardinalis sinualus
This cousin to the Northern Cardinal is often mistaken for a female northern cardinal. Pyrrhuloxia has a thick,...
Tough Times
I have not seen the PINS beach in twenty-seven days. Today (October 25) is the twentieth straight day of red...
Snowy Egret
-Egretta thulas-Very active feeder in shallow water. Present in Texasduring March through October. Breeds on coastalislands March through August. Slender...
The Weather Grinch Stole My Christmas
Let's start with the best news and work from there. Last month, we told you about the 12'-6" tiger shark...
From Shark Pups to Tigers
August was one tough month for those grinding with artificials in the surf. Deathly still mornings were so hot at...
Whimbrel
-Numenius phaeopus-
Longer-bodied and shorter-billed than similar long-billed curlew. Boldly striped crown and dark eye line also distinguishes from long-billed...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Easy Shrimp Mozambique
Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup water...
