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Laguna Madre Nature Trail

South Padre Island, TX
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5.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking
Owner description: This 1,500-foot boardwalk crosses four acres of marshland, where bird watchers can spot many coastal and migratory birds and numerous others tempted...... more » Owner description: This 1,500-foot boardwalk crosses four acres of marshland, where bird watchers can spot many coastal and migratory birds and numerous others tempted by the berries on the fiddlewood bushes along the trail « less
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Austin, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We saw some splendid birds in their natural habitat - ibis, tricolored and great herons, white egret, purple gallinule, black necked stilt, and more. Came back and watched the sunset! More

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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

wonderful, peaceful place. Knowledgeable staff, a must see! More

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Harlingen, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Get out there!! You can take a great tour. Nice way to spend quality time outdoors. More

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Brighton, Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

If you like to view wildlife in their natural habitat this one is worth the stroll. I took many pictures there and had a great time just relaxing with the sights and sounds around me. More

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Galveston
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Kid friendly, helpful volunteers, fantastic setting to watch birds (and the occasional alligator). The boardwalk is first class. Allow yourself at least 45 minutes to leisurely walk the expanse. For a boardwalk it's also fairly handicap-friendly. More

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Topeka, Kansas
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
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Its free, next to the Convention Center. Park your car near the Whaling Wall. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012
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If you are looking for the greatest number of birds encountered for each step taken you have to take this raised boardwalk trail outside the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center just south of the SPI Convention Center. Binoculars are essential and scopes are useful. For general outdoor recreation or casual birding, you can walk this in 30 -... More

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Skowhegan, Maine
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

The Laguna Madre Nature Trail is like an extension of the World Birding Center, but with the additional feature of a bird watching garden. It has been developed around the Convention Center where memorial trees, plantings, water feature and benches have been donated. Migrant warblers, other perching birds and butterflies frequent this shaded area which backs up to the marsh... More

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Combermere, Canada
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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Walked the nature trail on a sunny afternoon and enjoyed good views of many birds including pelican, herons, gulls and various shore birds. More

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Arlington, Texas
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

Bring a picnic lunch for extra treat of feeding birds while you eat. More

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