We were able to do a little weekend fishing at the Delaware Bay in Fortescue. There were hundreds of shore birds on the beaches eating the eggs of the horseshoe crabs. We saw many varieties, and I hope I have the identification correct. Horseshoe crabs, once endangered, are a major source of food for migrating birds. “The fate of some species is tied to these horseshoe crabs.” ~Sea Around You
This was the first time I’ve photographed the Ruddy Turnstone wearing it’s breeding colors. The birds almost resemble calico cats. Their colors are bright and beautiful.
This cormorant seemed to be craning his long neck to search for food in the water beneath him.
An informative article on shore birds can found at New Jersey Shorebirds.
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You shore did see the shore birds! Lovely photos.
It doesn’t seem proper for a cormorant to be CRANEing his head.
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Love it! Thanks Anne…you have a wonderful way with words and it made me laugh. 😊
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Aren’t words fun???
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Yes! 😍
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Wonderful capture of the cormorant! Love shore birds
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So do I! I love the sight of them and the sound too. I don’t know if I could move inland. My heart belongs to the ocean and bays.
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Wow! Beautiful captures!! It must be a wonderful experience to watch these lovely birds.
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It is a great experience. I wish I could capture it all, the feel of the air, the sound of the water and the birdcalls…the warm sun. Thanks so much for the comment and for stopping by the blog.
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My pleasure! I always enjoy reading your posts.
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Thanks so much!
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