He wasn’t quite sure at first but then it was lift off!
He was flying right at me. This must be one of the first skimmers born this spring. Already flying a few months later.
This one was ready for a nap.
This juvenile was still getting fish from his parent.
“What??”
This may be one of the first-born. He seemed pretty confident as he flew by me. He’s already got a lot of black in his wings and his beak is changing.
I didn’t see him get a fish but it was fun to watch him skimming.
I had not planned to go back and visit the skimmers again this spring but I happened to be nearby one morning with hubby and we decided to stop in. I saw a few of the baby skimmers old enough to fly. It was mid-August and the oldest ones were probably born sometime near the end of June. It was right before lunch and the beach was already busy with people walking by and playing so it was a little crazy. I was hoping to see more babies down by the water but the foot traffic kept them closer to the roped off area. I was able to see one baby skim along the water but he was so close to me that I couldn’t fit him all in. I’d like to say this is my last trip until next year but you never know.
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HI Dina these are tremendous shots. I would love to haave been there ot see these birds. Go one, go back one more time.
Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Wow…beautiful captures!!!
Amazing birds to see… fantastic images
Wow – i like those shots! How interesting to be there and study those beautiful birds…..
Lovely shots – it must have been fascinating to watch these young birds!
Fascinating and wonderful photography ~ thanks ~ carol ^_^
It has been such fun to watch these babies grow up through your fabulous pictures and informative and funny descriptions!
I dont think I’d ever get any work done if I had birds like this to watch!
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
What super photos.
Beautiful shots of these interesting birds.
Excellent shots of this beautiful youngster!
Love the skimmers, the young skimmer is adorable. Awesome photos!
How fortunate to find such lovely little ones! They are so sweet.
You are really good! Your photos are awesome!
THese are fabulous captures!
Great captures of an interesting bird, great result of the close up skim…. good post