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the skimmer is such a majestic bird
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Scott!! Skimmers are such cool birds!
ReplyDeleteHe I just skimmed this article and it is great...
ReplyDeleteNah, I didn't skim it, I was transfixed! :)
Super shots Scott, and such a great subject!
Thanks, Laurence! The skimmers here have put on quite a show here recently.
Delete....so in the photo below the bird resting on sand, is that fishing line hanging from the lowest bird???
ReplyDeleteYes it is. I can't believe I didn't notice that. The rubber worm is still attached to the hook, and the hook is lodged in its neck. That's now the second bird I found that day that was hooked by fishing line (I have a photo of a hooked Double-crested Cormorant that I found that day too). There are many fishermen there, and while I'm sure most are very responsible with their fishing lines, it really bugs me to see this. I'll add a cropped photo of the bird above, since I can't attach an image to a comment here.
Delete...great post. I love these birds. I only get to see them when I head to Florida, though, which is never enough!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Scott. So sorry to see the bird with the fishing gear attached to it. Fishing line and hooks are a big problem because they can kill birds and other wildlife. Love the flight images.
ReplyDeleteTerrific post, Scott! I have had the pleasure of viewing these cool birds while vacationing in Florida. I missed seeing them this year, so it's especially enjoyable for me to view this post. Fantastic photographs, especially the feeding and in-flight captures!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of an outstanding bird! How sad about the bird with the fish hook!
ReplyDeleteThe best images of Black Skimmers that I have ever seen, Scott!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
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