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Sanderling Party

A small flock of Sanderlings seemed at rest…

Sanderlings at Rest
Sanderlings at Rest

…then they set off at full speed at some hidden signal.

Sanderlings on the Move
Sanderlings on the Move

Racing the surf, they always make me smile with their zippy trot.

Sanderlings on the Move
Sanderlings on the Move

They had places to go, but not so urgent they needed to fly.

Sanderlings on the Move
Sanderlings on the Move

Folly Beach, SC
September 19, 2022

Beach Treasure

Sanderlings poke and prod the sand as they work up and down the beach, eating little creepy-crawlies they feel with their beaks.

Sanderling on the Beach
Sanderling on the Beach

This one was intrigued by a dead crab. Could it be a treasure?

Sanderling on the Beach
Sanderling on the Beach

Not so sure, he tried the other side. He gave the crab a couple of pokes and moved on. This treasure was trash for this bird.

Sanderling on the Beach
Sanderling on the Beach

Sanderlings

I spotted this group of Sanderlings driving along Indian River Lagoon in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The immediately took off, but returned with a flourish in just a few minutes.

Sanderlings in Flight
Sanderlings in Flight

I’ve usually seen them running along the surf, but this one loan Sanderling took a dip in water up to his belly.

Sanderling in the Surf
Sanderling in the Surf

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