Danger! Danger!

“Danger! Danger!”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

The least terns are nesting on St. Simons through September. I had the pleasure of watching them for several days last weekend.

These terns are the smallest in the world, but that doesn’t give them a disadvantage when it comes to attacking their enemies—ghost crabs. Ghost crabs prey on their eggs and chicks! The terns are feisty little rascals and when a crab comes near, they bond together and protect their young.

Ghost crabs are sneaky though. They will attack then bury themselves in the sand to later carry on their mayhem. Did you know they can even slightly change color to match the sand around them?

It was amazing to watch!

Location: St. Simons Island, Georgia

A Morning Stroll

“A Morning Stroll”

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Willets are very skittish and usually run away. I was glad this one was comfortable enough to walk in front of my camera a couple of times.

Location: Gulf State Park Pier, Gulf Shores, Alabama

Along the Shore

"Along the Shore"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I found this reddish egret one morning on the beach at St. Simons Island, Georgia. When I first found him, he was looking for breakfast in the tide pools near the dunes.

This is my favorite photograph of him as he walked along the shore. It shows the huge waves crashing behind him.

Comfortable with my Presence

"Comfortable with my Presence"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

One of the things I love about wildlife photography is wildlife walking straight towards my camera! Willets are typically skittish and run away at blazing speeds, but this willet seemed comfortable with my presence. I love how he is looking up at me:)

This photograph was taken during the Alabama Coastal BirdFest.