Do you love to eat Maryland style crabs? I do. Connie does. So do the birds. This Herring Gull came up with a prize in the rough surf on our beach. Look how proud he is.
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Herring Gull - Blue Crab |
This Laughing Gull took advantage of the Herring Gull's enthusiasm when it shook off the flippers.
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Laughing Gull |
Even this little Sanderling tried to chomp on the leftover leg even though he usually only eats crab eggs.
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Sanderling |
Not to be outdone, this Ruddy Turnstone climbed up on a horseshoe crab to go to work.
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Ruddy Turnstone |
On the other hand, this Semipalmated Plover decided to sit it out.
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Semipalmated Plover |
Crab Fest indeed.
1 comment:
NOW I'm hungry! HH
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