Friends of Padre Beach Report 8/20/2013

Air Temp: 85 Water Temp: 85 Wind: 5-15 SE Waves: 2-3 ft Water Clarity: Clear the length of the beach. Weed: New weed coming in north of the 20, clear south. Driving: 2 wheel drive north of the 30. The low road north of the 20 is covered in weed and bumpy. South of the 30 there are spots where 4x4 is needed. With the constant cold up wellings this summer, it seems things are finally getting back to normal. The water is gin clear the length of the beach and bait is starting to move back in. Trout, reds, ladyfish and small jacks on artificial today. Birding was good today. 34 Curlew, 1 Cattle Egret, 4 Night Heron, 2 Marbled Godwit, 2 Black Skimmer, 1 White Tailed Hawk, 2 Caracara and the Black Terns were out in force with 16,790 and the regular birds of summer. Note: These reports are made possible by your donations. Friends of Padre appreciates your support.  If you would like to help fund these reports please click on the link below