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Lugworms Collection

Lugworms, also known as Arenicola marina, are fascinating creatures that play a crucial role in the ecosystem

Background imageLugworms Collection: Bait digging, Lorient, France

Bait digging, Lorient, France
A man digs bait at low tide amidst the rotting wooden piles on a beach near Lorent, Brittany, France. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworm-cast and holes on sandy beach, Northumberland UK

Lugworm-cast and holes on sandy beach, Northumberland UK
USH-2230 Lugworm - cast and holes on sandy beach Northumberland UK Arenicola marina Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R

Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R
Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N.N.R. Cumbria, England, November

Background imageLugworms Collection: Picture No. 10847764

Picture No. 10847764
Lugworm (Arenicola) Date:

Background imageLugworms Collection: Picture No. 10983095

Picture No. 10983095
Sand Worms on beach Date:

Background imageLugworms Collection: Picture No. 10983044

Picture No. 10983044
Sand Worms on beach Date:

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworm (Arenicola marina) cast on sand at low tide, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, April

Lugworm (Arenicola marina) cast on sand at low tide, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, April

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworm (Arenicola marina) egg on beach at low tide, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, April

Lugworm (Arenicola marina) egg on beach at low tide, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, April

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworms (Arenicola marina), close up

Lugworms (Arenicola marina), close up

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lug Worm & cast, Wader food, Morecombe Bay, UK

Lug Worm & cast, Wader food, Morecombe Bay, UK
AEB-2558 LUGWORM & CAST - food for wading birds and used as fishing bait Morecambe Bay Arenicola Elizabeth Bomford contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageLugworms Collection: Sea angler bait digging for worms, on coastal mudflats at low tide, The Wash, Snettisham, Norfolk

Sea angler bait digging for worms, on coastal mudflats at low tide, The Wash, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, november

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworm casts on sandy beach Normandy France

Lugworm casts on sandy beach Normandy France
MAB-878 Lugworm casts on sandy beach Normandy France Arenicola sp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworm - casts

Lugworm - casts
JLM-4724 Lugworm - casts Arenicola John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworm casts - photographed at low tide with St Michael's Mount in the background

Lugworm casts - photographed at low tide with St Michael's Mount in the background. Cornwall, England
DK-96 Lugworm casts - photographed at low tide with St Michael's Mount in the background Cornwall, England. Arenicola marina David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageLugworms Collection: Lugworm - casts on a beach. Cornwall, UK

Lugworm - casts on a beach. Cornwall, UK
DK-153 Lugworm - casts on a beach St Michael's Mount, Cornwall, UK Arenicola marina David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageLugworms Collection: Black-headed Gull - Pair with regurgitated lugworms

Black-headed Gull - Pair with regurgitated lugworms
USH-858 Black-Headed GULL - with regurgitated lugworms Larus ridibundus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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Lugworms, also known as Arenicola marina, are fascinating creatures that play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Found in various coastal areas around the world, these worms are highly sought after by bait diggers and sea anglers alike. In Lorient, France, avid fishermen can be seen engaged in the age-old practice of bait digging to collect lugworms for their fishing expeditions. The sandy beaches become a hub of activity as people meticulously search for these prized worms. Duddon Sands in Duddon Estuary's Sandscale Haws N. N. R is another hotspot where lugworm casts can be found scattered across the beach. Picture No. 10847764 and Picture No. 10983095 capture the beauty of these intricate patterns left behind by the worms. Poole Harbour in Dorset, England provides a picturesque setting where lugworms thrive. In April, Picture No. 10983044 showcases a stunning image of a lugworm cast on sand during low tide while Picture No. 10983044 captures an intriguing sight of a lugworm egg on the beach. Taking a closer look at these remarkable creatures reveals their unique features and characteristics captured in close-up shots like Lug Worm & cast from Morecombe Bay, UK. Not only do humans rely on lugworms for bait and wader food purposes but they also serve as an essential food source for various wildlife species such as Bar-tailed Godwits (Limosa lapponica). A captivating picture taken in Varanger, Norway shows an adult male godwit feeding on lugworms amidst crashing surf. From mudflats to sandy shores, whether it's sea anglers searching for worms or birds feasting upon them – there is no denying that lugworms hold significant importance within coastal ecosystems worldwide.