Padre Island is a world class birding area. Bird Island Basin on North Padre Island near Corpus Christi is home to over 350 species of birds. The island is located on the Central Flyway, a superhighway for migrating birds. Terns, gulls, herons, pelicans, egrets, cranes, hawks and many other species are common. The island is also a prime nesting area for Kemps Ridley sea turtles. Coyotes, black-tailed rabbits and lizards can also be found on Padre Island. The new Packery Channel offers great fishing for Speckled Trout, Redfish and other species. HOME	Nesting Kemps Ridley Turtle
Spoonbills	Painted Bunting
	Loggerhead turtle