One-legged peeps

I love the little sand "peeps" that scurry along the shoreline. For such tiny birds (5 to 6 inches) they certainly can speed along the sand with their tiny legs moving so quickly. I have noticed that like many shore birds they often rest with one leg tucked up completely out of sight. This morning every peep in the group had one leg tucked away. Look closely and I think you'll see that only two of the little guys are standing on two legs.

When I came closer they all hopped away from me on one leg, never unfurling the tucked-up leg help their progress. I just had to laugh.