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| Black Skimmer Titusville, Fl |
Black Skimmers are one (of my many) favorite birds to observe. They have such interesting features. They have a unique large, orange and black bill, and their lower mandible is longer than their upper. I really enjoy watching them "skim" the water's surface for prey. I didn't observe any skimming on Saturday when I saw this group of Black Skimmers on the shore of the Indian River just east of the Max Brewer causeway. They were mingling with some gulls and terns in an area that provided some protection from the wind.
Wow, I've never come across this one, it is beautiful. Tammy, you're a real treasure, cheers.
ReplyDeleteThat's so much Bob:)
DeleteVery, very nice Tammy! Thanks for sharing these!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil!
DeleteLovely images of fascinating birds Tammy!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Mia! They are so interesting!
DeleteNothing like these here in the UK, smashing images.........again!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rid!I do have great envy of your amazing owls....
DeleteCuriosa ave. Las fotos tan buenas como siempre.
ReplyDeleteSaludos!!
They are definitely very curious looking! Thank you Ramon!
DeleteWhat a bill on that. You will have to get some shots of them in action Tammy, great shots.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get some skimmers in action, I will keep trying:) Thanks Marc!
DeleteThis is a specie that we dont have here in Norway, nice birds. Pic five is the best one I think, a lot of action there.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorents!
DeleteVery unique birds! I can see how the bill is designed for skimming. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThey are quite unique looking! Thank you!
DeleteQuite interesting birds. Very nice captures. Not sure if we have them on the Maryland shores but next time I go I will be watching for them.
ReplyDeleteMaybe in the summer? I hope you see one! They are fun to watch!
DeleteExcellent photos, i seen these for the first time on the TV last week. A documentary showed how they feed in flight. Totally awe inspiring, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaun! That sounds like a cool show!
DeleteGreat pics again Tammy, fantastic stuff :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alan!
DeleteTammy que bonito blog, y que hermoso poder mostrar la naturaleza como tu lo haces, te sigo ya, te espero en mi blog, papelesanimados.blogstop.com, saludos, Danae
ReplyDeleteThanks and I will definitely visit your blog!
DeleteI was there and saw those skimmers flying away as I approached that morning. Glad you got to photograph them.
ReplyDeleteHola Tammy magnificas imagenes del Picotijeras tal como lo llamamos aqui en España.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy;
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure we were shooting these together LOL, it was nice to meet you. I am sorry I didn't get more shots of the Forster's Tern. :-(
oh, these are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a stunning bird spices.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos
Greetings from Sweden
/Ingemar
Always love to see skimmers -- great shots!
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