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Picture No. 11806831
Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date
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Crabby Beach Party - When Crustaceans and Birds Collide!
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. In this wild snapshot captured on the shores of Delaware Bay, it's a battle of survival as Atlantic horseshoe crabs and semipalmated sandpipers clash in an unexpected beach showdown. Picture No. 11806831 perfectly captures the chaos that ensues when these two species cross paths during breeding season. As high tide rolls in, the crabs emerge from the depths to lay their precious eggs along the sandy shoreline. But little do they know, a flock of hungry sandpipers has caught wind of this tasty feast! With beaks at the ready, these feathered foodies swoop down to snatch up every last crab egg they can find. It's a true spectacle of nature as limbs flail and feathers fly amidst cries for sustenance. The crabs valiantly defend their offspring while trying not to become lunch themselves. Meanwhile, the determined sandpipers peck away with precision and determination. This image showcases both the beauty and brutality found within our natural world – where even seemingly harmless creatures like birds and crabs engage in epic battles for survival. So next time you're strolling along a serene beach, remember that beneath its tranquil surface lies an untamed realm filled with feisty wildlife just waiting for their moment in front of Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment's lens!
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