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KNOTS arc c< Sho Those who live or visit along the coast arc able to observe shorebirds twice yearly as they migrate along age-old lines from north to south. Usually in late spring and early fall several migratory species can be spotted and some stay with us during the entire year. Knots, Sanderlings, Semipalmatcd Sandpipers. Ruddy Turnstones and some others arc busy during these times searching for food at the water's edge. We become accustomed to them and seldom wonder what they do the rest of the year. No sooner than the snow begins to melt in the Arctic tundra regions and slight vegetation breaks through, swarms of insects?mosquitos, midges, flies?begin hatching in the pools left by the melting snow. Soon after, the shorebirds begin arriving for their short nesting season. They push northward as the weather changes, and often a late snowfall in the Arctic catches over-eager birds, Letter (Continued From Page 4-A) the locals on our frequent short trips to the coast. We know of many area needs and how folks are getting together to alleviate them; through your articles on volunteerism we have a general idea of where our abilities may be useiui, we searen tne columns tor possible part-time work {not being quite ready for complete retirement). We anticipate our turn to take local field trips or listen to local history as we read their announcement in "calendar of events." But again we are drawn to the pictures of the beach; my husband savors the "catch of the day," while I dream of long walks and good salt air. We thank you for the easy way in which you included us into the family and we're sorry that we became so accustomed to your visits that we almost forgot to invite you for another year. Shirley Campbell Raleigh The correct phone number for David's Electronics 754-9688 It was incorrect in an advertisement in the April-May issue of Island Living. I COMPLETE INTERIOR I DECORATING SERVICE ?Mini blinds ?Vertical blinds ?Micro blinds ?Carpet ?Wellpeper ?Draperies ?Pictures Ruby Floyd (Vce<iti Hwy. QOA, Seaside North B79-B091 1984 THE BRUNSWICK BEACON Li?" / Q*%ri " tmmon along our beaches during the Sp rebird AAystei causing them to retreat or abandon their nesting plans. When the time is right, they pair off and begin their nesting rituals. Birds h:? vn f noi r- nrol ....I !? -- t!? * >UV(I pi Unlive V.UIUI dllUtl IU resemble the grasses and rocks of the tundra and to protect them while nesting. We see some of them with this spring plumage as they head north and then we see the winter plumage during the fall and winter months. The winter coloration is more "beachlike" with sand colors, greys and whites. Almost all of the shorehirds nesting in the arctic are insect predators and their young birds hatch at the peak of the insect season. As soon as the Feeling fancy selection of t 9Wfr, f fflH?IV vjr, ^gyjoh zH < 5 . ^;rV^?H ? /- fy-san|55[ ? o ;>Valerie Farmer models tl Traditional c ladies and ge, a twist of spii m. ? MALI PlAZA 2lh AVE RAGPAIO MYRTLE BEACH CAlAO' ^ (603)62A V9 20 i : m SCHg : 1: ~+ PMOIOB* Bill F AVER iring migration. ries young chicks are able to fly, the adult shorebirds leave the tundra and begin their migration to southern wintering grounds. The young are left to follow their parents a month to six weeks later. One author wrote of this causing a double peak of migrating shorebirds along the New Jersey coast?one in mid-July and the second in early September. Scientists and amateurs alike have studied the mysteries of how these young birds can follow the migration routes of their parents. They follow *?V?? f/otviiio lu miiicilll^ glUUIIUS they have never seen. They leave without any experience of winter on the tundra, or without anyone telling them when to go or where to go. Yet they start on time, follow the established pathways, and join their parents at the other end of the Earth. Is it tradition, or navigation by the stars, or magnetic force, or what? Next time you watch one of the shorebirds probing along the edge of ihe waves, you can realize he is Involved in one of the real mysteries of the animals world. v in our best iresses ever! , n^SftsSfe^ iWVj gBT' Ps-- t V O Vx ^ - * , - " . lis one by Victor Costa. lothing for ntlemen with "it! ufpmA ? ROW OCEAN isit CAUSEWAY VSH OCEAN ISLE 0(ACM b?9 3'*>S Eujuy The S Sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic while road crews resurface U.S. 17 in Brunswick County is sort of like having a tooth puiied: It's painfui. but it has to be done. And as most local folks would probably agree, driving through Shallotte on Friday afternoons and holiday weekends is about as appealing as visiting your friendly. neignoornood proctologist. Both experiences hurt in the same general vicinity. That was true even before the asphalt trucks and steamrollers converged on Shallotte a couple of weeks ago to begin repaving more than 22 miles of Brunswick County's main drag. As fate and the Department of Transportation would have it, the wuiR will ue uiioiieii uy Aug. 15, near the end of the tourist season. Everyone seems to have a favorite tall tale?or horror story?about the traffic on this busy stretch of twolane blacktop that links Shallotte with its neighbors to the north and south. I could probably even win Jess Parker's annual "bull-shooting" contest with some of the yarns I've heard about how far traffic was backed up toward Supply last Fourth of Julv or how long it took to drive from one end of town to the other. Trouble is, Jess and the other judges would know I wasn't exaggerating. After moving to this area, everyone said I'd learn to like the slower pace here. I didn't know, though, that they were referring to CallNCNE Before you m< underway. And we'll approved for.That w; loan is iilreadv in pla Because we v you'll find us easy to horn and call your n< Or,call Phone-A-Loa Loan Ac \( '\H \oin nml Hunk Mcminnh THE BRUNSWICK BEACO low Pace W!" o v yr r *. / the long waits I'd encounter on U.S. 17. The only good thing I have to say about the traffic here is that it can serve as a legitimate excuse in just about any situation. Friday around noon, at work: "Honest, boss. I would have been here on time, but I got caught in traffic Do I know the day's half over? My goodness! I'd better leave now so I can get home before supper. By the way, is my paycheck ready?" Several hours later, at home: "Sorry, honey. I didn't pick up a jug of milk in town because I figured it would spoil before I got home . . . Where's my paycheck? Gee, I must have gotten in the wrong line at the bank drive-thru. I wondered why that teller wearing the blaze-orange vest didn't give me a receipt." Late Saturday afternoon, at the deserted ballfield: "Don't be mad, Johnny. I would have picked you up a lot sooner, but I've been fighting the traffic for hours to get horn HnwVI I ??? aurnrorTTc^r h when our car doesn't have a sunroof? I M!___ - ^ I 3 For A Pre-Approi ike tracks to the dealers,cal c;ill you back with the amo iy,you can really wheel and ce.and you know exactly /ant to be the best bank in tl talk to. So, get on the rarest NCNB office. Sfl nat 1-800-342-9701* IW Iirice That's Right On The I '/>/(' "('all \Ii?ihI<i\ huhi\ .S .'Uhi ///.-:> itt/un I N, Thursday, May 19, 1988?Page S-A * I /> 1+ I nr+r II1C7 II LUOIO Now look here, son, I could let you walk home . . . What d'ya mean, it would be faster?" Early Sunday afternoon, at the most popular restaurant in town: "Believe me. Pastor. The wife and I wouldn't have missed your sermon this morning for the world, but the traffic had us running behind, and we didn't want tn interrupt the worship service by barging in late . . . You say we should have ridden with our neighbors because they made it to church on time? That's a good idea, sir. I've been meaning to talk to them about car-pooling to church during the tourist season." This summer we may moan about the tourist traffic through Brunswick County, and we may groan when the flapman on the road crew flips his sign around and stops us for what seems like hours in the swelterinc heat. But sooner or later, that's all going to change, and we won't be able to make excuses because of our crowded, two-lane highway. After all, a good thing can't last forever?we hope. IN SUPPLY BRING HOME Tl ir 4 a i On Sole At ANN'S COUNTRY STORE BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE KIRBY'S THE BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL f dk ^ ^'ttni^HHI '--' .---^ J )edLoan.. lus to get your loan unt your loan is deal. Because your 'hat you can spend, le neighborhood, !G85 Money. In <!n\'nslumi. i nils') '}- \( '\H
The Brunswick Beacon (Shallotte, N.C.)
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