For the Birds

Boaters aren't the only ones who flock to the sandbars at low tide. The sea bird population finds their meals served up and ready for the taking. While the human species seemed to gravitate to the eastern side of the bar this weekend, the feathered visitors line up on the western shore. They're not in favor of much integration - the locals on one side, vacationers on the other. Their boundaries are quite strict, and if that line is crossed they move on. But they do have quite a feast while they are there, and have been known to carry out quick in-and-out incursions into foreign territory to pick up tasty treats.

During our last visit we found the western shore of the sandbar populated by small black sea snails. Walking along the shore you could feel them moving under your feet, and walking a bit farther into the water took you through schools of tiny silver fishes. With an abundance of crabs and clams available, life was good for the sea gulls - fast food for the birds.