Creatures at Sandy Hook Plant and Animal checklists for your students. Spring - the horseshoe crab is a welcome visitor to its spawning beaches at Sandy Hook. Read an article about this fascinating creature. Download video clips of horseshoe crab larvae here. Summer - blue crabs are growing so fast they are practically popping out of their shells. Several insects and marsh creatures are found at Sandy Hook as well. Fall - marks the time of year to plant shellfish for growth over the winter and following year. Winter - Click here for an article about the hazards of a late winter storm and severe weather. Year round, several migrant and resident birds spend time at Sandy Hook taking advantage of the foods available in the bay and beach communities. (Updated 8/27/01) Cave dwellers of the Hook. Fossil collecting with Ocean Institute. Student boat trips reveal several species of fish and sharks in Sandy Hook Bay. Learn to identify fish you might find at Sandy Hook using this key. Land creatures you may see.