
Peeps are the world’s tiniest Sandpipers.

They weigh 3/4 of an ounce and stand just a couple inches tall.

They run speedily along the beach like frenetic tiny housekeepers, catching all sorts of little crabs to eat.

Here they are politely sharing a sandcrab lunch!

You can see how tiny they are in comparison to a Western Gull and a Godwit Sandpiper.

These peeps are Western Sandpipers.

They winter along the California coast and breed in Alaska and Siberia.

These constantly busy little birds are super entertaining to watch.

Cheers to you from California’s winter peeps~
Their legs look so fragile as if they can easily get hurt. Thank you Cindy for sharing these remarkable pictures. π
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They are fragile but they migrate 1000’s of miles twice a year, so they are tough too!
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I’ve always LOVED sandpipers! I could stand on the beach and watch them for hours, but my husband loses patience. I definitely appreciated seeing these little fellows today to be reminded of warmer days to come here in frigid NH. You’ve captured their essence beautifully.
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Beautiful NH is worth the cold! Stay warm β€
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Oh I love them, I can watch them for hours!
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We understand each other perfectly! β€
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Cheers to you, Cindy. Love the peeps!
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They are the best kind of peeps! β€
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So tiny and so cute!!
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They are, and powerful too, since these little fluff balls migrate thousands of miles yearly.
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Wow! Birds never cease to amaze me.
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You and I are in perfect accord!
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GREAT PICTURES CINDY, CHINA
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So pleased you enjoyed & cheers to you my friend β€
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Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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How I adore these little waders – lovely to see them Cindy, thanks π
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I β€ people who β€ birds!
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My first time seeing these birds – they look delicate. Nice photos.
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Thank you & so happy to introduce you β€
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Precious shorebirds…
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So happy you think so β€
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They are adorable, I would love to see them sprint along the sand rushing back and forth. xxx
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They do it in unison, like synchronized swimmers!
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Oh gosh they are so adorable! Beautiful photographs!
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So happy you like them & cheers to you!
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Such stunning photos and I love the description of these tiny birds βkeeping houseβ – just beautiful!
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Ahhhh, so kind, thank you!
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LOL! I always thought peeps were people. Now I know they are Sandpipers.
Live and learn.
Next thing you’ll tell me is that Bagpipers are birds that don’t play Danny Boy! xx
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Next time someone talks about their peeps, demand to seem them. They ain’t real peeps!!!!
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Cindy, thank you for these beautiful photographs!
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Thank you more Charles, for your very king appreciation!
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Cindy, you are very welcome!
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What darling little birdies!! And “Peeps” is just a perfect name for them. Thank you, Cindy, for sharing them with us today. They look like they might fit tidily right in the palm of your hand!
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If only they would let us!!!!
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Hi Cuz,
ARe peeps related to sanderlings ??? …or is it just one of those Florida – California things ? π
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They are approx four types of sanderlings. These guys are Western. All sanderlings are Peeps. Take good care cuz!
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Huge fun to be around. If you get a chance try video-ing them using slo-mo setting (ie on iphone). Hilaire! RH
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Oh that would be great fun!!!
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echt niedlich, hab einen guten Tag und viel SpaΓ, Klaus
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Ich wΓΌnsche dir ein schΓΆnes, warmes Wochenende und danke dir, mein Freund.
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so machen wir es
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Love the bird names. Almost as much as the surprising photographs. Did you have to stand quiet as a heron to catch those little peeps eating?
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“Marbled goodwit” is my favorite.
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I’d never heard of a marbled goodwit. I had to google it. The name sounds like a Charles Dickens’ character.
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I think it sounds like Miss Marple’s date.
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Ha ha, good one!
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I will do a post on them soon. They are amazing birds, so I am happy you enjoyed them.
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Yes, always. Birdie’s are not fond of clumsy giants clomping around one. Giants that rarely move are almost interesting.
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I can’t believe you read all these. Anyway, thanks for today’s “like.” When I went to post, I saw that there were comments, going back to forever, that I’d never seen before. Only 2 of them were NOT sales pitches for something or other, one being yours! So the answer is: I don’t have a clue how they work those comments. I thought they came to my email address, but am not sure. I do get your likes in my email, so if you message me, I’ll probably receive that in my email as well. Thanks again for all your wonderful photos from all over the world and The Holler.
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Hey,
Iβm working on my debut poetry book and preparing a mailing list. Would you like me to add your e-mail address please? If so, can you share it with me?
I donβt plan to do it like hard core promotion, I will be e-mailing you privately not through any software.
I will just inform you when itβs available and when there is some huge fluctuation in price (sale etc.), as on WordPress reader, posts get lost in stampede.
I wonβt be mailing you more than 4 to 5 times a year, and thatβs max. Promise!
And if you want it to share it privately you can do that through contact form on my blog.
Thank you π
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Yes, please add my email. You can find it under my wordpress gravatar as I don’t want to publish it for people beyond wordpress to see. Best of luck with your poetry book. I hope it will be a smashing success.
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thank you but i cant find it
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There are so many beautiful photos of the birds here. I do photos too, but none as great as yours. I am an artist in fiber arts and mixed media, and these are so enticing, along with your others of the big wilderness. Fantastic things!
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Taking time out to appreciate nature and creation is also precious in photo captivations. πππππ
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Thank you so much & cheers to you!
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Nice set of birds, I love the one with the 3 different birds in it.
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Well, I basically love every bird photo you post.
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Cindy, hi!!!
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Great photos of these peeps. I just tried to photograph some on Fort Myers Beach. They move so fast. Then a couple walking a dog scared them and they flew away. The big sandpipers stayed behind. They posed for a few shots. π
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They are like lightning aren’t they!! The smaller you are in the bird kingdom, the faster you have to move, like hummingbirds.
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Wonderful pics!
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Much appreciated! β€
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Great photos and good to see the godwit and the comparison. Peeps are tiny. I am wondering if they are like the ones we call sanderlings, but these I think are bigger.
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Wish I had dainty skinny legs like these ones to tippy toe through the shallow waters. π
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You and me both sister β€
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