On the shores of Delaware Bay a tremendous event is about to take place. Each spring thousands of Atlantic Horseshoe Crabs gather to spawn on the sandy shores; prime viewing is on full moon nights - May 24th, June 9th and 23rd. Following this bounty of eggs come flocks of migratory birds including Red Knots who rely on the eggs to refuel during their flight. Battered and degraded by Hurricane Sandy, five of the key spawning beaches have been restored at an expense of $1.4 million by removing obstructive debris and trucking in of 32,000 cubic yards of sand. Witness the spectacle if you can or click on the image above to see a selection Horseshoe Crab images from past spawning events.
