Yesterday I went with a friend back to Fortescue, NJ to see Red Knots and other shore birds feasting on the eggs that Horseshoe Crabs come ashore to lay in late May of each year. There seemed to be many more birds, and millions of mosquitoes, this time.
The following photo could be used as a wallpaper pattern.
There was a group that was capturing Semipalmated Sandpiper with nets to later band them for help in studying their population and migration patterns. There are claims that Semipalmated Sandpipers are in decline and their population should be “of concern.” These birds, like the Red Knots, can fly nonstop 2,000 miles from South America to New Jersey where they rest and replenish their energy with the help of crab eggs.
Tiny said:
That was a crowded beach “restaurant” 🙂 Lovely shots, Hien.
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neihtn2012 said:
Seafood restaurants are usually crowded! 🙂 Thank you Tiny.
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RV John said:
Wow, that looks like a fun bunch of birds! The mosquitoes don’t sound too fun 😦 Great pictures.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks John. You are right about the mosquitoes. Never have so many bitten so few of us. 🙂
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Amy said:
Amazing scene! They are beautiful!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy!
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Sue Slaght said:
Wow what an action series!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sue! While we were there, the main action was actually swatting away the mosquitoes that descended on us, hundreds at a time. 🙂
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Sue Slaght said:
Oh dear that’s no fun!
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Jet Eliot said:
Such wonderful photos Hien! Coming from the west coast where we do not have horseshoe crabs, I absolutely love these curious creatures. The abundance of the shorebirds and espec. the red knots is also a treat. 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
Jet, you will have to come here to see the Horseshoe Crabs and the Red Knots. Thank you for visiting and commenting!
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