The sand rat dug a network of tunnels beneath the desert shrub to escape the midday heat.

At dusk, sand rats emerged from the dunes to search for food.

The coastal engineers inspected the sand pumps before the dredging operation began.

A sudden sand storm reduced visibility to a few feet along the desert highway.

The Sand-Dancer twirled across the dunes, leaving delicate footprints like calligraphy in the sand.

The fishermen carefully navigated the sand bar at low tide to reach the outer reef.

A sand fly landed on the tent while we were camping by the river.

The sand-blind hiker stumbled across the dunes, wiping grit from his eyes.

The sand hog descended into the tunnel before dawn to begin the day's excavation.

At dawn, a pair of sand-grouse flew in to drink at the desert oasis, their feathers carrying precious water to their chicks.