South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center

2022-09-01 SPI Day One
2022-09-01 SPI Day One

I met my friend Mary after breakfast at the SPI Convention Centre, after I first stopped by the Sheepshead Bird Sanctuary owned by the Valley Land Trust. As I was…
2021-05-04,5,6 SPI: The Big Fallout That Wasn’t
2021-05-04,5,6 SPI: The Big Fallout That Wasn’t

This is a three day post. With my 2021 visit in South Texas drawing to a close, I’ve been pushing my limits to maximize my opportunities to meet migrating birds.…
2021-04-27 SPI and Tuesday’s Babies
2021-04-27 SPI and Tuesday’s Babies

Earlier in April, I visited the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center and saw Green Herons sitting on eggs. I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to return and see…
Memories of South Padre Island
Memories of South Padre Island

Of all my experiences in South Texas, no other destination produced as many great birding memories as did South Padre Island. There are three must-see locations on the island. Just…