Karen and I were quite entertained by these ghost crabs digging holes in the sand as we relaxed on the beach this past weekend in Barbados. The crabs would disappear for a while, then re-emerge from underground with a claw full of sand. After standing still for a moment or two, they would toss the sand aside before scurrying back down into their holes. They are called ghost crabs because of their pale coloring and also because they are mainly nocturnal. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 200, f/5.6 at 1/1000th of a second
That looks like a pale “Mr. Crabs” with the tall eyes! I think he is really adorable. Thanks for sharing part of your trip, for those of us who may never see Barbados, Sean and Karen.
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Karen and I were quite entertained by these ghost crabs digging holes in the sand as we relaxed on the beach this past weekend in Barbados. The crabs would disappear for a while, then re-emerge from underground with a claw full of sand. After standing still for a moment or two, they would toss the sand aside before scurrying back down into their holes. They are called ghost crabs because of their pale coloring and also because they are mainly nocturnal.
So delightful!
That’s awesome!
Sandy ghost will find —- Night time is the right time to —- Make room in the heart .
Heart home time thats right —- Gathers sand throughout the night —- Comes to us a ghost .
Wonderful shot!!! Love it!
That looks like a pale “Mr. Crabs” with the tall eyes! I think he is really adorable. Thanks for sharing part of your trip, for those of us who may never see Barbados, Sean and Karen.