Transcript Padre Island

Padre Island
in Texas
By: Sara
Animals
• Green Sea Turtles
• Birds
• Fish
• Mammals
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• The green sea turtle is not actually green
in color, but mottled brown. The name is
derived from the greenish fat of the body.
Birds
• Because of the island’s location on the
central flyway, a major migratory route,
about 380 species of birds have been
documented within Padre Island. This is
approximately 45% of all birds species
documented in North America.
There are over 15 fish
species in Padre Island.
Mammals
• There are few mammals in Padre Island.
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Camping, Hiking, Backpacking
Kayaking, Saltwater fishing
Guided tours, Historic sites
Bird watching, Nature viewing
September 28, 1965
Interesting facts
Although Padre Nicolas Balli Established the
first permanent settlement on the island,
the island was previously owned by his
father and grandfather who obtained the
original grant from the Spanish crown.
Location
• Padre Island is
between Kingsville
and Port Mansfield.
• Padre Island is right
next to the Gulf Of
Mexico.
Credits
• google.com
• Mr. Knowles
• Ruby Ray
• Anna Goddard