The coastal area is where the highest shorebird (sandpipers, plovers, and allies) diversity can be seen. Making the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary a perfect place to study them and learn about them. Shorebirds have a stigma of being notoriously difficult to identify but don’t be discouraged, it is easier than it is made out to be! Join Naturalist Educator, Javier Gonzalez, as he presents the shorebird species that can be seen along our coastal area and shares insight on how to simplify identification during an indoor presentation followed by a tour on the boardwalk.

The new moon on this day should bring the tides to a low extreme, providing the best shore birding opportunity!

This presentation is best suited for students above 13 years of age as well as adults and seniors.

General Admission will be paid separately upon arrival to the birding and nature center.

Adults: $10

Students 13-18 yrs. & Seniors 55+: $8