Black Skimmers Fishing
A while back we had the opportunity to observe some black skimmers operating in the marsh pond.
The black skimmer “skims” low, dipping the lower portion of it’s bill into the water, snapping it shut when it comes in contact with a fish.
They have very long wings and are extremely fast flyers.
In one photo you can see wood storks and egrets in the background feeding at the far edge of the marsh pond.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
What a great photographs… These wings how beautiful… and how elegant hunting… Your are amazing photographer. Thank you, and also Thank you for visiting my blog. I am so glad to meet you and your great photography. Birds always make me excited… As if I was flying with them too… With my love, nia
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Thank you so much for visiting my blog Nia and I really appreciate your kind comments! I am very happy you enjoyed seeing these photos.
Cheers
Phil
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Reblogged this on photographyofnia and commented:
This is the beauty of wings…
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can tell you are used o capturing speed …amazing action shots, and great timing 🙂
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I greatly appreciate your comments, thanks!
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Wonderful photos – what a hunter …. I love that shot where it’s flyigng straigh against you.
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Hey thanks very much, so glad you liked those!
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that is ABSOLUTELY fantastic!!! ABSOLUTELY!! WOW!!!
Greetings from a new fan in Germany:)
Susi
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Hi Susi! So glad to see you here! I’m very happy you like these skimmer photos and thanks so much for looking!
That’s great you are viewing from Germany! Cheers!
Phil
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Oh wow! These are spectacular shots.
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I’m so glad you like them and thanks very much for stopping by!
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These are the coolest pictures. I’m amazed by these birds in flight on their fishing skills and you have captured them so beautifully.
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I really appreciate your kind comments and I’m so glad you enjoyed seeing these skimmer photos. They are a real favorite of mine due to them being a rather challenging subject. 🙂
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