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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.
This photo shows a part of the standing stones and doesn't cover the whole site.
The Calanais Standing Stones are an extraordinary cross-shaped setting of stones erected 5,000 years ago. They predate England’s famous Stonehenge monument, and were an important place for ritual activity for at least 2,000 years.
We don’t know why the standing stones at Calanais were erected, but our best guess is that it was a kind of astronomical observatory.
Patrick Ashmore, who excavated at Calanais in the early 1980s writes: ‘The most attractive explanation… is that every 18.6 years, the moon skims especially low over the southern hills. It seems to dance along them, like a great god visiting the earth. Knowledge and prediction of this heavenly event gave earthly authority to those who watched the skies.’
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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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A Black Skimmer just before it places its unique bill just below the surface of the water.
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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
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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.
It is suggested that shooting into the sun is not the wisest angle to choose. However, sometimes exploiting what it gives, can render a unique image. In this shot the sun is low enough that it's rays skim over the beached logs leaving the rest in shadow.
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
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.
From earlier this year - re-discovered in my "edits" folder.
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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!
One very low flying pelican skimming along a very choppy section of the Murray River near Mannum, South Australia.
Happy Wing Wednesday!
This blue heron was flying across the main lake at Jackson Bottom. I loved the ripples on the water!
Just stroking the water surface with its wing tips, presumably to help it judge its height over the water.
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.
A pair of black skimmers doing what they do.
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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
This Black Skimmer was doing what it does best - Skimming!
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Long Island, New York
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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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