They are also called ‘Peeps’ around here. Small, fly fast, and probably run faster.

While all the other shore birds are flying and diving these little guys scurry around, zipping past on a mission.

Sanderlings breed in the High Arctic areas of North America, Europe and Asia. They may migrate 6,000 miles (9,700 K) from the south to their northern nesting areas.

Charleston, South Carolina.