🐦 Painted Bird Trail

Brown Pelican β€” a wader bird found in South Texas

Brown Pelican

wader bird

Iconic coastal bird that plunge-dives from height to scoop fish. Once endangered by DDT, now thriving.

Did You Know?

Can spot fish from 60-70 feet up and hits the water at up to 40 mph.

Find This Bird on the Trail

RGV Native Plant Center

πŸ“ 29010 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX
πŸ• Tue-Sun 9am-4/5pm
Native plant nursery and education center supporting habitat restoration.
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