South Padre Island Collection (#4)

Palm Warbler (Dendroica palmarum) foraging on ground, spring migration, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Painted Bunting (Passerian ciris) male feeding on milo seeds at South Padre Island, Texas, USA, spring

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) male preening and resting in Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, Cameron Co. Texas, USA

Laguna Madre bay, South Padre Island, Texas, USA, Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris)
Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris) in grassy cover, South Padre Island, Laguna Madre, Texas, USA

Redhead (Aythya americana) duck flock landing on the Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas, USA, winter

Sunrise on the Gulf of Mexico at South Padre Island, Texas with brown pelicans flying, USA

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), winter adult, south Padre Island beach on the Gulf of Mexico, Cameron County, Texas at sunrise

Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) in winter plumage fishing on the Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre Island Causeway, Texas, USA crossing the Laguna Madre, Port Isabel to South Padre Island, s. Texas, USA after sunset

Andy Bowie Park, South Padre Island, Texas, North America, USA. Skyline of South
Andy Bowie Park, South Padre Island, Texas, USA. Skyline of South Padre Island on the Gulf of Mexico

South Padre Island, Texas, North America, USA. United States and Texas Flags Beside
South Padre Island, Texas, USA. United States and Texas Flags Beside a Palm Tree

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Female northern parula or wood warbler perches in a bottlebrush tree. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Female rose-breasted grosbeak eating lantana berries. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

female, South Padre Island, Texas, USA, May 2005
Female Wilsons Warbler, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Laguna Madre Nature Trail, South Padre Island, Texas, North America, USA. Female Orchard Oriole
Laguna Madre Nature Trail, South Padre Island, Texas, USA. Female Orchard Oriole, Icterus spurius, on Coral Bean, Erythrina herbacea

Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris) adult, also known as marsh hen hunting in a salt marsh in winter by the town of South Padre Island, Cameron county, Texas on the Gulf of Mexico

USA, Texas, Queen Isabella Causeway, connecting Port Isabel with South Padre Island

View of sunbeams over coast at sunset, with bridge to South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Texas, U. S. A. april
View of sunbeams over coast at sunset, with bridge to South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Texas, U.S.A. april

Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) adult, breeding plumage, drinking, South Padre Island, Texas, U. S. A. april
Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) adult, breeding plumage, drinking, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.A. april

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) adult pair, courtship display in water, South Padre Island, Texas, U. S. A
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) adult pair, courtship display in water, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.A. april

Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) adult pair, breeding plumage, courtship behaviour, standing on shore at coast, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.A. april

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) adult, breeding plumage, wading, South Padre Island, Texas, U. S. A. april
Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) adult, breeding plumage, wading, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.A. april

Sora Rail (Porzana carolina) adult, breeding plumage, foraging on mud, South Padre Island, Texas, U. S. A. april
Sora Rail (Porzana carolina) adult, breeding plumage, foraging on mud, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.A. april

Wilsons Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) adult males and females, breeding plumage, flock in flight, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.A. may

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Close-up of white-eyed vireo perched among flowering sage plants

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Male hooded warbler songbird perches on a small limb

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) males and female in flight, South Padre Island, Cameron Co. Texas, USA

Royal Tern (Sterna maxima) adult pair in breeding plumage bonding for breeding on the Laguna Madre at South Padre Island, Texas, USA, spirng

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) male in flight, South Padre Island, Cameron Co. Texas, USA

Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) silhouetted against the sunrise on South Padre Island beach on the Gulf of Mexico, Texas

Scarlet Tanager, Piranga olivacea, male on Mesquite tree, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Adult Gray Catbird, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) on piling with menhaden caught in the Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Laguna Madre, Texas, USA, Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) adults, bathing and feeding, , winter

Redhead (Aythya americana) male wintering in the Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas

Royal Tern (Sterna maxima) adult in breeding plumage on the Laguna Madre at South Padre Island, Texas, USA, spirng

Redhead Duck (Aythya americana) flock landing on Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas, USA, winter

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Wild male scarlet tanager perched in lantana wildflowers

South Padre Island, Texas, USA, Blackburnian Warbler (Dendroica fusca) male, April, spring migration

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Portrait of indigo bunting male on branch

Swainsons Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) at South Padre Island World Birding Center, Texas, USA, spring migration, perched

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Wild female scarlet tanager perched on limb

South Padre Island, Texas, USA resort hotels, beach and warm weather

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Wild male red-eyed vireo perched in green shrub

USA, Texas, South Padre Island. Indigo bunting juvenile male on branch

Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) feeding and feeding in the Laguna Madre at sunrise by the South Padre Island World Birding Center, Texas

Redhead (Aythya americana) duck, adult male swimming on the Laguna Madre (bay) near South Padre Island, Texas, USA, winter

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Welcome to South Padre Island, a paradise nestled along the Gulf of Mexico in Texas. This enchanting destination is home to an array of breathtaking sights and captivating wildlife. As you stroll along the sandy shores, keep an eye out for the vibrant Baltimore Oriole perched on a branch, its striking plumage contrasting against the clear blue sky. Nearby, you might spot the elegant Roseate Spoonbill gracefully wading through the shallow waters, showcasing its beautiful pink feathers. The landscape here is adorned with Sea Oats growing on sand dunes, their delicate blades swaying in harmony with the ocean breeze. These resilient plants not only add beauty to this coastal haven but also help protect against erosion. Beach Morning Glory blooms bright and cheerful along these shores, adding bursts of color to your beachside walks. As you explore further, catch a glimpse of adorable baby Kemps ridley sea turtles making their way towards the vast ocean - a heartwarming sight that reminds us of nature's miracles. Inland marshes provide sanctuary for magnificent creatures like the Great Egret as it skillfully hunts fish amidst lush vegetation. The Scarlet Tanager adds another splash of color to this diverse ecosystem as it flits among trees and sings its melodious song. Look up into the sky and witness graceful Least Terns soaring above South Padre Island - their aerial acrobatics are truly mesmerizing. And don't forget about our feathered friends; female Northern Orioles can be spotted alongside their male counterparts throughout this avian wonderland. Finally, take a moment to appreciate nature's artistry as you observe a Reddish Egret casting its reflection upon calm waters - an ethereal scene that encapsulates South Padre Island's tranquility. South Padre Island invites you to immerse yourself in its natural wonders and discover moments of pure bliss amidst stunning landscapes and fascinating wildlife encounters. Come experience all that this slice of heaven has to offer - a true gem in the heart of Texas.