'Happy, Healthy' Crabs Leave Clawprints In The Sand: Photos Of The Day

MONTARA, CA—Thank you to Maria Demarest for these photos from her recent outing to Montara Beach.

"Happy, healthy crabs popped out of the waves on Montara Beach to play, then ran back into the surf," Maria told Patch. "A fabulous, fogless day on the San Mateo County coast."

Check out some of her previous work:

• Great Blue Heron Gazes At The Water: Photo Of The Day
• Pacifica Pier Pounded By Waves: Photo Of The Day
• Layers Of Coastal Wildflowers: Photo Of The Week

It's Your Shot: Pictures You Take and We Share

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