![]() Herons, ibis, egrets, spoonbills, pelicans, cormorants, ducks and geese use the island and the lagoons as a sanctuary and breeding ground. The Laguna Madre, between the western side of the island and the continent, is noted for its astronomical numbers of waterfowl. Blacktail jackrabbits, ground squirrels, kangaroo rats, coyotes and eastern moles are among the many animals on Padre Island. A unique species of oily live oak tree (Quercus fusiformis) grows only on the island. The island provides an important nursing ground for more than 350 bird species. There are more than 600 species of plants and wildflowers. Padre Island provides important habitat for marine and terrestrial plants and animals, including a number of rare, threatened, and endangered species. Recreational activities on the island include fishing, swimming, camping, windsurfing, sailing, boating, bird and wildlife watching, stargazing, and personal reflection. All of Padre Island is susceptible to tropical storm damage, an average of one every 7.1 years. Historically, developments have been hard to maintain against storm surge, flooding, and wind and wave erosion. The Sigsbee Deep, the deepest part of the Gulf of Mexico, is situated off the central part of the island. It is the longest section of undeveloped barrier island in the world. The central portion has been designated as the Padre Island National Seashore, which is in its natural state except at Malaquite Beach. The south contains the town of South Padre Island, opposite Port Isabel, and has been developing rapidly as a major resort town. The north end is just east of Corpus Christi and is devoted to residential, water-oriented, recreational development. The island is divided into three distinct areas: north, central and south. It has the longest sand beach in the United States. Padre Island is a long sand-barrier island extending 185 km along the coast of South Texas. Your support allows us to continue doing what we love - creating beautiful art to share with you.From: TPWD, 2003 The Handbook of Texas Online, 2003 NPS, 2003. With every Lantern Press purchase you are supporting artists and creatives who care deeply about their craft, and a Seattle based company that is proud to print our products in the United States. Peruse our collection of imagery across several graphic design styles and available to print onto several product types. Lantern Press is a dynamic art company that hopes to connect you with your memorable experiences through our unique artwork. Printed in the USA using eco-friendly inks.Hand buffed and coated, for indoor or outdoor use.Heavy gauge aluminum signs, 1/16 inch thick.Spray ink technique provides rich, vibrant color for a flawless finish.UV and fade-resistant inks which are eco-friendly, color safe, and durable to last.Printed on heavyweight, textured, archival matte paper.Giclee prints are borderless and image prints to edge.Ready to frame sizing, printed in the USA.Guaranteed color accuracy, durable imaging, and high-quality resolution.Mat Board made in the USA with recycled paper and pulp. ![]() Image size measures 7.5 x 10.5 inches with an added 3.5 inch beveled edge mat board.Total size of matted print measures 11x14 inches.Multiple sizes ready to frame, printed in the USA. ![]() Guaranteed color accuracy, durable imaging, and high print resolution. ![]()
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