In mid-July the baby black skimmers were growing up quickly and heading out on their own. Many were already down at the water line and practicing their wing flaps.
There were still a few younger ones including the one on the left with a young royal tern and much older juvenile skimmer on the right.
Soon the babies will start flying and leave along with the parents and then all that’s left on the beaches are those annoying laughing gulls, looking to steal some kid’s sandwich or chips.
A small part of the skimmer army, lined up along the water.
These are great shots of these lovely birds on the beach. I live at the beach but I don’t take very good photos and I miss a lot.
Great series of images. Skimmers are such interesting birds. I am amazed we don’t see more broken bills,
Awesome photos of these gorgeous birds! Thanks for the information, too.
Thanks for your link on ‘My Corner of the World’! It’s lovely to see you this week!
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