Soon the black skimmers will be hard to find for the winter. These were all taken back in late July at Fort Desoto. They were hanging around the beach near the fishing pier.
They look so graceful when they are skimming.
Scratching an itch.
Taking a bath.
Splashing around.
Drying off.
Showing off for the laughing gull. “My wings are bigger than yours.”
Out on the water trying to scoop up some bait fish.
They were all busy skimming for fish.
I was standing on the pier taking these pictures and a guy asked me what kind of birds these were. I said “They were skimmers.” He said “Why do they call them skimmers.” I politely explained that they skim the top of the water for fish but really, do they need an explanation if you see them in action?
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You really captured the essence of who they are…Great photos.
Wonderful photos of the Skimmers, I love the expressions on their faces. The beak of the one scratching an itch looks so outsized for its body. Such beautiful birds, and I love your captions.
Those are great photos and I must admit you were very patient answering the questions of the unobservant one.
Your photos do a good job showing them in action. Beautiful captures,
Ah! Amazing photography…..fantastic…..:)
Fantastic pictures.
Beautiful captures!
such cool birds and such great shots of them!
Fantastic shots but number 6 is my favorite. I would love to see this bird in th
Really fantastic, I have to see skimmer birds by myself.
These are phenomenal!
Your images bring back happy memories of watching this species many years ago.
Love the skimmers, awesome captures.
What a interesting looking bird, the beak almost seems to big for the body. Great shots.
Love the skimmers and your photos are stunning. I try to pop over and visit your blog from Stewart’s WBW. The last two weeks I’ve been very involved watching and helping raise seven pups here in my Tanzanian garden. I’m glad I found the time to visit today! Have a great day. Jo
Yep he shoulda been able to figure that out. I wonder where they go between now and Spring, do you know? (I assume they return in Spring because I’ve seen them and we aren’t there in the summer). Love this bird,,, thanks for the great series.