Sandeel Collection

The Scream
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game is over
Annie Keizer

"I doubt"
Annie Keizer

Snake Blenny (colour litho)
998721 Snake Blenny (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der Fische in ihren sAammtlichen)

Small sandeel, Ammodytes tobianus
Small sandeel, sand launce or sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Sushi Love
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Fast Food
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The Greedy One
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The Big Catch
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please
Annie Keizer

Sandwich Tern begging chick and adult with sandeel, Thalasseus sandvicensis

Common Murre (Uria aalge) perched on cliff with sandeel in beak, Farne Islands, United Kingdom

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) with sandeel in beak, Farne Islands, United Kingdom

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with sandeels, Farne Islands, United Kingdom

Hammerhead, Sphyrna zygaena, and smooth hound shark, Mustelus mustelus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) adult, in flight, with sandeel in beak, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

Puffin - With Sandeels Farne Islands UK BI004328
COS-700 Puffin - With Sandeels Farne Islands UK Fratercula arctica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Puffin - With Sandeels Farne Islands, UK BI008590
COS-699 Puffin - With Sandeels Farne Islands, UK Fratercule arctica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Atlantic Puffin - UK - With sand eels - Breeds in great numbers on British Isles - Nests in burrows on grassy slopes
CAN-2985 Atlantic Puffin - with sand eels UK Fratercula arctica Breeds in great numbers on British Isles. Nests in burrows on grassy slopes often in large colonies. Feeds on fish. Pelagic in winter

Puffin - sandeels in beak UK
CAN-1675 Puffin - sandeels in beak UK Fratercula artica John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lithograph Illustration: Puffin- from J Gould Birds of Great Britain 1862-73
PM-9728 Lithograph Illustration: Puffin - from J Gould Birds of Great Britain 1862-73 Fratercula arctica Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Puffin - with sandeels in bill, Farne islands, England
USH-2898 Puffin - with sandeels in bill Farne islands, England Fratercula arctica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sandwich Tern-2 birds fighting over sandeels, Farne Isles, Northumberland UK
USH-2225 Sandwich Tern - 2 birds fighting over sandeels Farne Isles, Northumberland UK Sterna sandvicensis Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Tern-courtship displaying with sandeel in beak, Farne Isles, Northumberland UK
USH-2061 Common Tern - courtship displaying with sandeel in beak Farne Isles, Northumberland UK Sterna hirundo Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Tern In flight above nest site Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. England. UK
ROY-6 Arctic Tern - in flight above nest site Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. England. UK Sterna paradisaea Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Tern Iin flight above nest site Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. England. UK
ROY-24 Arctic Tern - in flight above nest site Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. England. UK Sterna paradisaea Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Puffin - with Sand Eels in beak UK
CAN-2081 PUFFIN - with sandeels in beak UK Fratercula arctica John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Tern
ROY-143 Common Tern - In flight, dipping sandeel into freshwater. Parents often rinse the fish before delivering it to the chicks Cleveland, England

Common Tern
ROY-131 Common Tern - In flight, with a sandeel held in its bill. Cleveland, England, UK Sterna hirundo Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Horned Puffin In flight with food in beak
MOP-469 Horned Puffin - In flight with food in beak Fratercula corniculata Distribution: Bering Sea, N Pacific Ocean B Moose Peterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Puffin with sand eels, UK
CAN-1327 Atlantic PUFFIN - holding sandeels in beak Fratercula arctic John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Puffin - x 2 with Sand Eels in beak UK
CAN-2079 PUFFIN - two with sandeels in beak UK Fratercula arctica John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Sandeel: The Snake Blenny's Favorite Fast Food" This colorful lithograph showcases the mesmerizing beauty of a small sandeel, known as Ammodytes tobianus. With its sleek body and vibrant hues, it is no wonder why this tiny creature has become a sushi lover's delight. In the underwater kingdom, there is one sandeel that stands out from the rest - "The Greedy One. " Always on the lookout for its next meal, it eagerly chases after every opportunity to satisfy its insatiable appetite. But sometimes, even "The Big Catch" can be too much for this little sandeel to handle. In moments of distress or danger, you might hear it let out a silent scream - "The Scream" of desperation echoing through the depths. As other predators like Hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna zygaena) and smooth hounds lurk nearby, our sandeel must stay alert. It knows that in this game of survival, one wrong move could mean that "game is over. " Yet despite all odds and doubts surrounding its existence in such a harsh environment, this sandeel remains resilient. It continues to provide nourishment for those who depend on it while silently pleading - "please, " don't let me disappear. On cliffs overlooking the Farne Islands in United Kingdom waters, we witness an incredible sight. A Common Murre (Uria aalge) perched precariously with a sandeel clutched firmly in its beak. This moment captures both predator and prey intertwined in an eternal dance of life. So next time you enjoy your favorite sushi roll or marvel at marine ecosystems' wonders remember these humble creatures – they are more than just fast food; they are vital threads woven into nature's intricate tapestry.