Sandpipers play,
chasing waves.
They catch lunch,
on the run.
For sandpipers,
life is always a beach!
Cheers to you from the lucky sandpipers at Moro Bay California~
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Beautiful and what fun.
It might be nice to reincarnate as a sandpiper!
They look like they’re having a good time and getting some tasty snacks!! Wish I was chasing waves with them!! But I’d bring my own snacks!! LOL!!
Yes, unless you’re a sandpiper, sandcrabs probably wouldn’t taste so great!
Sandpipers. Such beautiful photography.
Awww, makes me happy! Thanks so much~
On the run with lunch; a story of winners and losers.
Exactly! Nature is such~
Beautiful pictures of these Sandpipers on the beach. My favorite on is the one captured running to the right edge along. That is a cool shot!
He was almost airborne! Thank you so much for noticing my always perceptive friend! <3
What beautiful photos!!
Ah, you are very kind and most appreciated too~ <3
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Watching sandpipers as they scurry in and out ahead of the waves is fun. Your photos are lovely per usual, I esp. like the one with a tidbit in its mouth. 🙂
Poor sandcrab! He didn’t bury himself quickly enough in the sand~
Circle of life. 😉
Exactly!
Half expecting them to grab a surfboard and chase the waves haha : )
They can chase waves without a board! Smart birdies~
Indeed 🙂
🙂
Not far from where I live, on an estuary mudflat, the sandpipers arrive in spring and leave towards the end of summer – flying to and from Siberia! Apparently it’s the longest migration on the planet. Wonderful photography as always!
How amazing. Birds are remarkable. I have heard of their migration but never seen it since they are on California shorelines year round.
See, that is what I like so much about your entries, apart from the often beautiful pictures. There is always at least one bit of poetry hidden. This time: Life is always a beach. That is very true. I was born on a small island in the north-west of the Netherlands. This string of islands are basicly sandbanks with dunes, meadows and a few villages on them. They have broad sandy beaches, on wich I build castles and conquered the incoming waves. When I now visit my home island and enter the beach at the very spot where my little boys legs 250 years ago did the same, I feel life floating in my soul, extra life, and for one moment I am convinced I will have another 250 years ahead of me. 🙂
I can picture your island in my mind and you playing in the sand building castles with walls to stop the sea. I did just the same as a child and I grew up on the ocean as well. It became a matter of skill and contest to build the best walls to hold back the sea, but of course, the sea always won, but a child will never stop trying, at least until they grow up. Why do we grow up? Hugs to you my brilliant poet-photographer friend. We are the same people facing different oceans. <3 <3
I love your photos of the sandpipers. 🙂
You are a special friend Ranu! Thank you~ <3
Fantastic pictures Cindy.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
Hugs back to you my dear friend & Happy Friday too!
Beautiful Cindy, how are the storms treating you? ~~dru~~
Just gearing up now, the worst should be tonight with the wind and rain. Interesting to see in the morning if a the mountain will slide. I hear lots of folks are in a bad way. Where are you?
Wonderful shots, Cindy. I was fascinated by these birds when I lived in SC. They are so busy! Love the colors and light in these images.
They are busy, playing in the waves and eating crabs. This is my kinda busy!! 😉
Lovely pics Cindy😍But the beach @ Morro Bay provides such great material-Our favorite get away😘😍😍😍😍👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Yes, it is an incredible huge bay sheltering so much life. I can see why you love it as a get away~ >3
And the water there is cleaner than Cayucos, which as u know is just up the road..during summer it’s a great swim..
Agreed~
Love the seals and otters that swim around there…😍😍😍
I know! They are awesome! <3
Reminds me of the Richard Burton -Elizabeth Taylor movie Sandpiper with Tony Bennett singing Shadow of Your Smile as Sandpipers run on the beach! Bravo
I remember it well and loved that movie and the song and cinematography!
Defrocked priest meets the mysterious artist:)
The incredible chemistry between Burton and Taylor was pretty epic~
Martha and George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe! What a dump… You know the movie George!
Well that was the downside of their great chemistry!
Fun photos, Cindy. I have great memories of watching Sandpipers run at the edge of the surf. 🙂
They are highly entertaining aren’t they!
Cindy you have the most mesmerizing wildlife photography Ever! I imagine National Geographic and Audubon Magazine call you often; if they don’t, they should. (The top photo… that blue! and the sandpiper birds and the surf, oh my, it is Gorgeous!) Plus, your words are so appropriately poetic. Many thanks from me!
Ah, people like you are why I love blogging! Your thoughtfulness touches my heart. Happy Saturday my friend~ <3
Ditto! And happiness to you too, Cindy! Thank you : )
Wow, they do make the process of getting lunch a fun game! Not to be outdone, I think we need to come up with some good mealtime games as well, aside from maybe food fights. Wonderful narrative. I always love how you present your posts as a story Cindy!
I think if we always ate lunch at the beach we would be as playful as they are! Hope all is well with you and Nikita!
Yes, I wanted to tell you she’s recovering from a mild respiratory infection (based on recent culture results) over the past month. I’m administering her meds, taking measures to support her immunity system, and spent so much time holding her and playing with her (whenever she demands because she needs her bed rest) that I finally looked down at my feet yesterday and noticed how long my toenails are (self-neglect here) -a personal record for me! Haha! 😀
It sounds like your careful TLC brought her back from the brink. Those infections can be deadly for parrots as you well know and the caretaking exhausting. It is a testament to your care that she is on the road to recovery. Now it is time for you to take a break and give yourself some TLC! Hugs to you Lynn and so glad Nikita is recovering! <3 <3
ma sono beccacce di mare?
bello quel riprenderli sulla battigia
felice giorno
Grazie per aver visitato il mio amica! Spero che tu abbia un fine settimana meraviglioso~ <3
Beautiful pictures! Lovely words. Looked like a gorgeous day too!
Thank you and appreciate your thoughtfulness Ipuna~ <3
Love that second one. “Help! I don’t want to get my feet wet!”
It’s hilarious to watch their wave avoidance! They are very good at it!
Great photos and right up my street, keep them coming please.
Will do & lucky you! Pleased to meet you~
Thank you Cindy! I will never see those seabirds the same way again. <3
Ah, you are such a sweetheart Maiko~ <3
Always had a soft spot for sandpipers. However, my favourite bird? Nothing obvious like an eagle. It’s the pied wagtail. Clown makeup, frock coat plumage, and that idiotic swooping flight
Sounds like my kinda bird! 😉
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What a beauty! I would love to watch him!
I love the yellow one too! They seem quite unimpressed with people, smart birds!
Sweet, I love the waves too!
Ditto, but they get to play in them everyday! 😉
It’s a bird’s life! Glorious. 🙂
It is indeed, and if you’re not enjoying the scene, you just fly away!
It is wonderful to watch these birds moving to waves chasers. Your photos are magnificent. Congratulations, Cindy.
You are a lovely friend Isabel. Thank you & cheers to you~ <3
Whether you’re a human, a dog or a sandpiper, it’s hard to resist the magic of waves breaking on the shore. Beautifully captured images.
Entirely true & your thoughtfulness is most appreciated too! <3
Your photos inspired me to take the dogs to the beach yesterday!
Yay! For both you and the dogs! <3
Great photos. Especially nice, the bird in the mirror with the prey in its beak.
I love reflections, so I am very happy you noticed this one! Thank you & cheers to you~
The delicacy of birds that reflect with a magical eye.
It takes a magical eye to appreciate one, so thank you very much for yours!
Such amazing captures of these wonderful sea birds.. Beautiful.. And love how you show them running away from the incoming waves.. 🙂
They are so good at doing this without ever getting caught by the wave!
“Lunch on the run” makes them sound like young professionals, ha! But that living on the beach stuff? Yeah, I could get into that!!
They are YUBBIES, young beach professionals! I could get into it too~ <3
I love the picture when they seem to run away from the waves. Also the first one, when the water mirrors the reflection. Great shots Cindy!
Very happy you noticed and enjoyed! Frohe Wochenende mein lieber Freund~ <3
Ein schönes Wochenende wünsche ich Dir ebenso. 🙂
Ich bin glucklich, Sie zu kennen ~
“Sie” is for strangers, we are friends. So it’s “Du”.
(Ich bin gluecklich, dass ich Dich kenne)
LIke usted and tu in spanish! Ich wurde so gerne Deutschunterricht nehmen! Wir werden in einem Monat wieder in Deutschland sein! I speak horribly, but I enjoy it anyway! Vielen danke~ <3
You seem to have a “feel” for languages I wish you would take classes or maybe meet with a German language group so that you can train and deepen your knowledge.
As for “usted” and “tu” compared to “Du” and “Sie” it’s similar but used differently.
I do love language and have thought for awhile about just what you recommend. I could do that audio version but it lacks the interactive component which makes I need. We will be in Germany, staying in an apartment, in about a month so I get to practice (and eat schnitzel) ! Love it!
Just look for a German language group in your area. They are fun. Many natives there as well as students who want to learn. Give it a try!
I will when I get back from Europe. Thanks~ <3
I had no idea the water at Moro Bay was so blue! I thought it would look much like the Bay by now. This is most heartening. Gorgeous photos as always, Cindy 💜
The bay now is grey-brown from the rain and runoff, but when the sun is shining, it is a reflective sheen of blue! Happy Saturday Tina~ <3
They are a lot like we are when it comes to beaches – lots of fun and lovely photos, Cindy.
Leslie
Very pleased you enjoyed & they are a lot like us playing at the beach!
🙂
Happy to birds are enjoying the beautiful beach! Great captures, Cindy! 🙂
Merci beaucoup mon ami Amy!
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Some fun photos of sandpipers strutting their stuff in the surf…thank you, Cindy!
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You are an awesome person & friend! Hugs to you from the sandpipers and I~ <3
Excellent.
Grazie mille!
Cindy…if you have a minute and if you haven’t already, please take a second and vote for our friend Charles on Author Shout Cover Wars..he is ahead at the moment by a few votes. The vote will be tallied in a few hours! Thank you and you probably have voted already today! 🙂
I just did an hour or so ago! I had tried yesterday, but couldn’t vote because I had to ‘like’ the site on fb which I just did. I see he is way ahead and will probably win which is very exciting! He deserves it, and I am very happy for him! Thanks for the update~
What beautiful, peaceful pictures! Thank you for the breath of fresh air (and salt water too!)
You are most welcome and thank you. We all need our beach time! <3
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That emoji spells supercalifragilisticexpealadoshish! Wow!
LOL! I learn a new word every day..
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And I learn German from you! A match made in heaven~ <3
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Beautiful collection of shots!
Very glad you enjoyed them & thank you!
Life is good! 🙂 <3 Life is a beach, let's us enjoy the waves and your gorgeous photos of the adorable Sandpipers, Cindy. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday. *Hugs* from Norway. x
Hugs to you my friend and a resounding YES! Let’s enjoy life as fully as possible for as long as we can! In six months I will be stepping off the plane in your amazing Svalbard heading much further into the remarkable north! <3
Svalbard is currently the warmest place in Norway, we’re terribly upset. Rain instead of snow, can you believe it – in the middle February! The warmest winter in 60 years. The polar bears are starving, crying and now Siri and Selma are writing a complaint to Old man Winter. Hopefully it helps and you’ll experience the Arctic North as it should be. Love and fairy dust to you.<3 x
Uh oh! California just went through years of the worst recorded drought in history, the dry aquifers were visible from space and hundreds of thousands of trees died. Now, finally, we are inundated with rain. So keep the faith. Hopefully Svalbard will chill eventually. It is heartbreaking to hear about the bears. I couldn’t stand to hear or see this. We are heading to Iceland and Greenland. I sincerely hope our tracks won’t follow starving polar bears. If they do, we have only ourselves to blame, unfortunately.
Good pics!
Merci beaucoup!
The reflection of the sandpiper is amazing. I love how the water texture shifts right at his foot. Looking forward to the return of our sandpipers and waves. 😀
They are magical creatures aren’t they and they live in a magical world, and yes, so glad you noticed the texture shifts, I have long been captivated by the shallow sheeting of ocean water on flat surface sand. It creates a whole variety of beautiful visual effects in addition to it’s amazing reflective capabilities. You are perceptive~ <3
What lovely long legs they have. Great photos – it looks like a cold sunshine.
Yes, cold winter sun makes the sea more blue! <3
It’s hot down here – makes everything look yellow!
Yes heat does look yellow. You and I may have a bit of synesthesia.
I have often desired that gift but I think I just have a fertile imagination. 🌞
That is a most amazing gift! <3
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Beautiful sandpipers, Cindy! Very clear and very sharp photos, and such lovely winter sea colors!
Ah, you are a perceptive observer Lavinia. Thank you & happy Monday~
They were chasing waves while you chased great shots 🙂 Both succeeded!
Laughing, and we were both having lots of fun! Cheers to you my friend~
Wonderful photos as always. Those birds make me feel playful now. I’ll keep my eye on this a moment more as I listen to the rain pour down on us.
Ah, what a lovely image of you this conjures up! I am loving the rain too. Be well my friend~ <3