Sand Castle
A sand castle with seashell bling during the early morning glow on the beach of South Padre Island
Waiting for Sunrise
A lone person at the end of a pier viewing the sunrise on South Padre Island
Soulful Sunrise
One of the many beautiful sunrises on South Padre Island, Texas
Serenity
Seagull relaxing on the beach early in the morning on South Padre Island, Texas
Ruddy Turnstone on the Beach
Cute little wading bird walking on the beach of South Padre Island, Texas
Sand Crab
A little sand crab peeking out of it's tunnel on the beach of South Padre Island, Texas
Barn Owl
This curious little barn owl is on display at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. It was giving me the puppy dog eyes until realizing I had no treats and then it was all over!
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Elevated view of the centers boardwalks from the 5 story birding tower
The Queen Isabella Bridge
The bridge connecting Port Isabel with South Padre Island
The Mercado
View of the market in Port Isabel from the top of the Port Isabel Lighthouse
Fly Like a Pelican
Imagine my joy when this handsome Brown Pelican was flying towards me one morning on South Padre Island, Texas. Pelicans in flight are magnificent to watch.