Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2009
Willets are one of the harbingers of spring along the coast of Delaware. Returning each year from winters in eastern South America, they too take advantage of the protein found in Horseshoe Crab eggs.
Filed Under Scenics, Spring 2009
This grass was blowing in the wind this evening along the edge of a Delaware Bay marsh.
Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2009
These Red Knots are landing on the beach to enjoy fresh crab eggs. Thank you Delaware Bay.
Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2009
When we think about shorebirds feasting on the thousands and thousands of Horseshoe Crab eggs laid on the shore of Delaware Bay each year, certain species come to mind. I’ll bet that few of you think about Boat-tailed Grackles, but here is one that can’t fit another egg into its mouth.
Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2009
This Short-billed Dowitcher was busy eating Horseshoe Crab eggs, but stopped to look at the camera for a moment.
