He is probing the sand for small invertebrates left by the receeding waves. these little birds are "wave chasers" in search of the creatures deposited by the waves.
Beach patrol, all fluffed up looking "In charge."
There are so many birds in the Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico area of Florida, it is not astonishing to look up and see Osprey on the electric wires. This bird is drying his wings.
