

Jellies and jelly like organisms can also be found on the beach.

Visitors who wish to explore the seashore might come across seashells, sea beans (drift seeds), driftwood, lumber, plastics and things lost or discarded by seagoing vessels. With many of the currents that flow through the Gulf of Mexico, beachcombing is a favorite activity among Padre Island National Seashore visitors. Lookout for waterfowl, shorebirds, pigeons, wrens, mockingbirds, wood-warblers, grebes, gules, pelicans, sparrows, blackbirds, raptors and herons.Įmbark on a treasure hunt on the beach.

More than 380 species of birds have been found on Padre Island National Seashore, half of all bird species documented in North America. Rent a pair of binoculars from the Visitor Center’s information desk and head to one of the Malaquite Pavilion’s observation decks to discover the birds of Padre Island. Things to Do at the Padre Island National Seashore The Malaquite Pavilion’s two observation decks overlook the dunes, grasslands and Gulf of Mexico and present perfect photo opportunities. Watch an introductory film and explore several exhibits that will orient you with Padre Island National Seashore. Visit the information desk for maps and brochures about what the park has to offer. In the Malaquite Pavilion is Padre Island National Seashore’s Visitor Center. If time permits, visit the Bookstore in the Malaquite Pavilion for gifts and keepsakes to remember your time at Padre Island National Seashore. Then, head outdoors to explore the seashore and discover nature at its finest. Start your visit to Padre Island in the Malaquite Pavilion, home to the park’s Visitor Center.
