Have you ever watched those little guys playing tag with the waves, darting to and from the water’s edge, yet never seem to get wet? Shorebirds are conspicuous members of the beach ecosystem, but who are they, and what do they do? We examine the physical aspects of these birds to see how they avoid directly competing with one another. We also explore their impressive feats of migration, as Sanibel is graced with shorebirds from around the world during different times of the year.
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