Laguna Madre Collection

Saltwater fishing in Laguna Madre (bay) at sunrise

Royal tern (Sterna maxima) calling

Reddish egrets (Egretta rufescens) standing in bay

Least Tern (Sterna antillarum), young tern calling, Port Isabel, Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger), adult with young, Port Isabel, Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) bathing in Laguna Madre, Texas, USA

Green Island Sanctuary on the Laguna Madre, Texas coast

Laughing Gulls (Larus atricilla) hovering over Green Island Sanctuary, Texas, USA

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) pair in habitat, Texas coast

Fishermen boating toward the Laguna Madre, Texas, sunrise

Boardwalk at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, South Padre Island, Texasd

Tri-colored Heron (Egretta tricolor) feeding in saline wetland

Roseate Spoonbills (Ajaia ajaja) feeding group

Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) feeding

Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) feeding in Laguna Madre, Texas

Brown Pelican (Pelican occidentalis) resting on piling

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) wading in shallow bay, hunting fish, Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, Texas, USA

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

Laguna Madre (bay), Texas, USA, spring, Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) adults stretching
Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) with royal terns, Laguna Madre, 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

Ken Nolte, guide, Port Mansfield, Texas, crossing tidal flats of the Laguna Madre in airboat

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

Yucca or Spanish Dagger (Yucca treculeana) in bloom, south Texas on the Laguna Madre (bay), Gulf of Mexico, USA

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

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, feeding on the wing in Laguna Madre Bay, Texas coast on the Gulf of Mexico, winter

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

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

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

Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) in flight over the Laguna Madre near the National Audubon Societys Green Island, Sanctuary in south Texas, USA

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) adult, male preening and loafing, winter, Laguna Madre, Texas, USA

White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) adults landing in nest colony, Laguna Madre, Texas, USA, spring

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

Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicensis) in flight, Laguna Madre, Texas, USA, spring

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

Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site in Port Isabel, Texas, USA at sunrise, overlooking the Laguna Madre and Santiago Pass at the southern tip of Texas, moon by lighthouse

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As the sun rises over Laguna Madre, a serene bay nestled along the Texas coast, saltwater fishing enthusiasts eagerly cast their lines into the calm waters. The air is filled with the melodic calls of Royal terns, their distinctive cries echoing across the bay. In the distance, Reddish egrets gracefully stand in shallow waters, patiently waiting for their next meal. Amidst this picturesque scene, a young Least Tern adds its voice to nature's symphony as it calls out from Port Isabel. Nearby, an adult Black Skimmer guides its young through the tranquil Laguna Madre waters, teaching them valuable skills for survival. A Laughing Gull takes advantage of this peaceful moment to indulge in a refreshing bath in Laguna Madre's crystal-clear depths. Meanwhile, Green Island Sanctuary becomes a haven for Laughing Gulls hovering above it protectively. In another corner of this coastal paradise, a pair of majestic Great Blue Herons find solace and nourishment within their natural habitat along the Texas coast. Their graceful presence serves as a reminder of nature's beauty and resilience. As fishermen embark on their boats towards Laguna Madre at sunrise they can greeted by breathtaking views that only Mother Nature can provide. The boardwalk at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in this enchanting ecosystem while marveling at its diverse birdlife. Among these avian wonders is the Tri-colored Heron feeding gracefully amidst saline wetlands—a testament to nature's delicate balance and interconnectedness. Laguna Madre beckons adventurers and nature lovers alike with its awe-inspiring sights and sounds, and is here that one can witness firsthand how humans coexist harmoniously with wildlife in this precious sanctuary along Texas' captivating coastline.