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A pair of Black Skimmer's skimming along searching for a little fish. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Galloway, NJ.

Light's eloquence when raking.

A Mute Swan skimming fresh water off the top of this salt water bay. Unfortunately the sun had already set on this section of the bay, so the lighting was a bit tricky, but I must say I'm getting addicted to golden water shots!

(Roberts Bay, BC).

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Black Skimmer

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Galloway, NJ.

Caspian tern skimming the water surface on a beautiful early morning

Location:Straits of Corfu/Greece

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There was a lot of skimming action on this sunny afternoon. The skimmers were "hanging" with the Laughing Gulls, with spoonbills, pelicans and various shorebirds in the vicinity.

South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center,

South Padre Island, Texas.

Jan. 6, 2022

Providence, RI

A Black Skimmer just before it places its unique bill just below the surface of the water.

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Black Skimmer doing it's thing at Stone Harbor Point NJ.

Skimming.

Wastwater drag racing, Canadian Geese

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It has been almost a year since our little Flickr group has been able to meet for some photo fun. Last night we ventured down to Port Melbourne to walk along the waterfront to Sandridge lookout.

There was no magic sunset but the clouds were heavy and formed pillows in the sky. A blush of pink coloured them later in the evening.

This is an ICM of the city skyline with a pair of seagulls dancing in time with the movement.

When I got to this back bay area before dawn, I could see the skimmers were already skimming so I hightailed it down to water's edge. They moved on shortly after the sun lit the bay, but I got a couple of nice skims on glassy water. Be sure and give it a couple of clicks for "large" - pretty cool reflection.

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)

It was great. You take their pictures on the beach with the chicks and then walk to the ocean and get them skimming. They were a little far out so it's a big crop.So much fun to watch. Nickerson Beach Park, Long Island NY.

You would think with all the Black Skimmers in this small area at Lido Beach you can get some great skimming shots. It hasn't been the case so far. They tend to do their thing far out in the ocean. This is a bit of a crop.

Long Island, NY

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

California

Low-level Red Kite at Watlington Hill, Oxfordshire

From earlier this year - re-discovered in my "edits" folder.

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Female Snowy owl

Rochelle IL

On the River Wharfe at Linton Falls, Grassington.

Some wonderful low level flying skills by this Australian Pelican as it dipped the wing tip in the water during an early morning flight along the surface of the Murray River at Mannum in South Australia.

Happy Wing Wednesday!

Tau Emerald (Hemicordulia tau)

Photographed at the Heathdale - Glen Orden Wetlands.

This blue heron was flying across the main lake at Jackson Bottom. I loved the ripples on the water!

Such a sense of fun and freedom . This little boy was loving his time throwing stones into the breakers.

One very low flying pelican skimming along a very choppy section of the Murray River near Mannum, South Australia.

Happy Wing Wednesday!

A black skimmer doing its skimming thing in early morning light. This is full frame - sometimes they got a little too close for a full body and wing image.

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Tau Emerald (Hemicordulia tau)

Another from my visit to the Vic Uni pond earlier in the week.

Just stroking the water surface with its wing tips, presumably to help it judge its height over the water.

Black Skimmer

This Black Skimmer was doing what it does best - Skimming!

{ Brzytwodziób amerykański, rynchops niger }

Long Island, New York

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A pair of black skimmers doing what they do.

Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!

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Black Skimmer

Stone Harbor Point, NJ

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

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Good Monday Morning folks, and hope a great weekend was had by all.

I photographed this guy for quite some time, as he left the nest for more nesting material he came closer and closer to the water and thought for sure he would touch at some point, but never did as you will see in a couple of more images I will post, Thank you for visiting and as always have a great day.

Check out her big bubble. This is a Common Merganser chick. She only had one other sibling.

I will be giving these owls a break real soon as Spring approaches i now feel the need to move onto other birds and wildlife more

We enjoyed a morning at the Celery Fields again watching these clever fishermen in action! These Black Skimmers slice through the water so quickly and quiet. And sometimes they come up with a mouthful! We weren't sure if we were going to see much there, but as always the Celery Fields never disappoints.

Sarasota, FL