Willet 2388

A willet wades in the sea foam, Outer Banks, NC

Wave 508

A breaking wave, Outer Banks, NC

Pelican 9735

A pelican stands at rest on the beach with a crashing wave behind it, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Birds 4636

Tiny shorebirds nap on one leg at the water's edge as waves crash nearby, Kitty Hawk, NC

Black Shell 447

A beautiful black shell comes to rest on the beach, Outer Banks, NC

Wave 533

Beautiful colors and form of a breaking wave, Outer Banks, NC

Curious Gull 472

This curious gull stands its ground as it examines the photographer, Outer Banks, NC

Sand 1486

Patterns in the sands of Jockey's Ridge, Nags Head, NC

Three Willets 305

Three Willets patrol the shoreline, Outer Banks, NC

Birds 526

Grackles along a fenceline, one female among the males, Outer Banks, NC

Willets 1948

A large group of resting willets startled by a sound while huddled together on a cold winter day, Pea Island, NC

Pelican 9749

A pelican observes the photographer after emerging from the water, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Wave 8821

Spray comes off a breaking wave, Outer Banks, NC

Willet 2296

A willet pauses while searching for dinner along the shoreline, Outer Banks, NC

Wave 3636

Close up of a breaking wave, Outer Banks, NC