Butterfly Sand Bubbler Crab Pellets  by onewing

Butterfly Sand Bubbler Crab Pellets

I am posting a bit early today. I think I need a quiet night tonight.

This morning I was at a friend's house, she has just had surgery on her leg to remove a cancer and the wound has got infected. Also there was another friend who's son passed away suddenly last week, so it was a bit of an emotional morning. If all this isn't sad enough, while I was there another friend and neighbour called to let us know that her father has passed away last night in a local nursing home. A very sad day all round.

Thanks so much for your lovely comments yesterday on my sand bubbler crab pellets photo. Here is another pattern made by the crabs. I think this one looks like a butterfly. They are very clever creatures aren't they.

If you look closely at the centre of the photo you can just see the crab returning to its hole after feeding. It is right next to a small piece of seaweed.

In case anyone missed yesterday's photo here is a YouTube link showing you how sand bubbler crabs make these pellets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XJtq2d_lFs
Wow they are very creative... what a sad time you are going through ... these things seem to come in batches ... hope things look up for you ... Go for a walk with your camera ... it is great thearpy..
February 20th, 2018  
Well spotted. They are amazing creatures. Sounds like you have had a rather stressful day.
February 20th, 2018  
They make such interesting patterns!
What a very sad time you are having. I know there are no words that help but still wishing you well.
February 20th, 2018  
They are amazing critters. A tough time for you and your friends. Take time for yourself too.
February 20th, 2018  
This is a great design
February 20th, 2018  
Definitely a butterfly shape - they are amazing creatures. And you certainly have had a torrid week - thinking of you :)
February 20th, 2018  
So sorry for all your sad news, sending lots of love your way to you and your friends. These crabs are very creative, aren't they?
February 20th, 2018  
This is awesome Babs, we have so many beaches and crabs, but I have never seen anything like this. Fabulous shot and fav!
February 20th, 2018  
Another fantastic pattern. They really are amazing creatures.
February 20th, 2018  
lovely! have a nice rest
February 20th, 2018  
That is a very cool find Babs 👍 Sorry to hear you've had so much bad news in such a short space of time. Fingers crossed for only happy news from now on â˜ș
February 20th, 2018  
How amazing. Mother nature loves butterflies to :)
February 20th, 2018  
A very exhausting day. Take care. I love the patterns when I walk along the beach.
February 20th, 2018  
Stunning pattern
February 20th, 2018  
Another wonderful find Babs, seams like those little crabs have an artistic nature:)
February 20th, 2018  
A beautiful and whimsical pattern. My thoughts are with you Babs, take care Xx
February 20th, 2018  
A very sad and emotional day , Babs - take care . Another beautiful and artistic find created by these little crabs - how wonderful - it does indeed look like a butterfly .
February 20th, 2018  
What a sad day for you and your friends! The shot is very pretty and it does look like a butterfly there.
February 20th, 2018  
Wow, this is a great image - but you have certainly had more than your fair share of bad news Babs. Hope things improve for you and your friends
February 20th, 2018  
It looks very lacy! Sorry about you and your friends having such a terribly difficult time.
February 20th, 2018  
It's a lovely sand bubble butterfly. You and you're friends are having a pretty rough trot, take care of each other :)
February 20th, 2018  
This is a beautiful capture! So sorry for all your friend’s issues, you will be busy for a while!
February 20th, 2018  
Another great capture that indeed looks like a butterfly :)
February 20th, 2018  
A lovely pattern, great find
February 20th, 2018  
These patterns are fascinating
February 20th, 2018  
A beautiful pattern Babs, clever crabs. A fascinating thing to see. So sorry for all your berieved & sick friends, that happens so much, trouble never comes on it's own!
February 20th, 2018  
I just had to take another look at the video, so very amusing
February 20th, 2018  
@julzmaioro @salza @taffy @dide @777margo @gilbertwood @casablanca @ludwigsdiana @susiemc @pusspup @paul10 @deborah63 @365projectorgjenfurj @nicolecampbell @pcoulson @hermann @beryl @sangwann @lyndamcg @quietpurplehaze @merrelyn @louannwarren @seattlite @carolmw @thistle @happypat @suzanne234 Thanks so much. Sorry I am a bit absent at the moment, but it has been a long month. I spent quite a while on the phone last night with my friend who lost her son. Many of you will know that my daughter died 5 years ago this month, so when J-M's son passed away it brought back memories. At least I can help her through this process because I have been exactly where she is at present. We all expect our parents to go before us and we accept that but there is something so dreadful when a child passes away before the parent whatever their age. J-M's son was 41 and that is the age my daughter would be now.

Glad you like the crab video, they are such fascinating creatures aren't they.
February 20th, 2018  
@onewing Gosh, no wonder that sparked memories for you. Glad you could be there for your friend. People who actually understand are hard to find in my experience of loss, so it’s the re-stirring of your own pain but a positive thing to be able to empathise do deeply. My love and kindest thoughts to you and your friend.
February 20th, 2018  
I did not realise the full impact of your sadness at this time Babs Time helps but never heals - May you and your friend be comfort to one another - take care and give yourself some "me time " Thinking of you xx
February 20th, 2018  
Wonderful you're there to help your friend but your memories well up to bite you. Be well.
These crab pellet patterns are amazing.
February 20th, 2018  
I love the image Babs. So sorry that you are having such a tough time with so much happening around you.
February 21st, 2018  
Pam
cool looking photo!
February 21st, 2018  
Sorry to hear about your sad day. This shot is so interesting
February 21st, 2018  
Very sad day indeed!
Wonderful patterns!
February 21st, 2018  
Those balls are so perfect, on the sand. Sorry about your day.
February 21st, 2018  
Sorry about what’s going on- close your eyes and breath- hugs💕
February 21st, 2018  
Another terrific capture! I'm so sorry for all your sad news right now.
February 21st, 2018  
Well spotted! Sorry about your sad news day... I hope tomorrow is more cheerful for you!
February 21st, 2018  
Sorry you've had such an emotional time Babs.
I love these things too when I see them. This does look like a butterfly. Great capture.
February 21st, 2018  
OMG, what a terrible run of news you're having. Love you little crab-balls though, very pretty and most unusual.
February 21st, 2018  
@casablanca @beryl @kathiecb @helenhall @pamdavis2015 @sailingmusic @radiogirl @888rachel @joemuli @gaylewood @kwind @bella_ss @golftragic Thanks. Had a much better day today and we are taking friends out for dinner tonight. John had a brain tumour removed last year and is no longer allowed to drive.
February 21st, 2018  
Wonderful pattern.
February 21st, 2018  
Amazing
February 23rd, 2018  
Fabulous detail. Loved reading about them. So sorry you had such an emotional and harrowing day. Thoughts to all those involved. Life can be so cruel at times.
February 23rd, 2018  
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