Sand RBGPSW 21-25 Patterns in the sand on the seashore, including some showing traces made by the movements of struggling starfishes that have been stranded by the tide. Rhossili Bay in Gower, South Wales April 2017
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I’m researching starfish so fascinating to see this set of photographs – thank you.
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Rhossli Bay again x
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Yes. I used to spend a lot of time there. Gower is my favourite place. I studied Burry Holms when I was an undergraduate at Swansea University in the 1960’s. I hope to visit again soon – pandemic permitting.
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Thank you, Hamish. Now I am curious as to what has triggered your interest in starfish.
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Beautiful patterns, and how sad but fascinating to see these stranded starfish. I never realized this phenomenon could occur, and thought initially that they were just lying in shallow water.
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Thank you, Birder’s Journey. Sadly, mass stranding of seashore creatures is not an uncommon occurrence. It often occurs after stormy weather at sea, and also can result from dredging and trawling activities.
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