“I Got One!!”
Yesterday evening just prior to sunset we were watching this black skimmer working the salt marsh doing his thing skimming in and around the reeds in hopes of coming up with a fish. The black skimmers are one of the only birds whose lower portion of it’s mouth is longer then the upper portion, and they use that extended lower section to ‘skim’ the water as their feeding technique. This one last night was super fast, swooping and darting about like a fighter jet on a mission. During one pass it was successful and snagged itself a small fish which it swallowed during mid air flight. It never fails to amaze me that they ever catch a fish as this method appears rather random, but catch fish they do and it’s exciting to see every time!
Stay tuned for another exciting episode of “Marsh Skimmer”…I’ll post more later this week!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Great photos! Never seen this bird before! Thanks for sharing! 😉
Well I’m glad I could introduce you to a new bird and I’m happy you enjoyed these photos!
I’m happy too! 😉
Excellent! 😀
😉
Absolutely fantastic series!
Thanks very much I appreciate it!
Just awesome!
😀
Fantastic series. Perfectly timed.
Thanks for the kind comments!
Absolutely great shots Phil, your timing was perfect.
Thanks very much Jan I appreciate you looking and commenting.
Fantastic photos, a beautiful soft light!
Thank you very much, the light is very nice that time of evening. 🙂
It appears that you’re having way too much fun. Great shots, as usual, Phil!
I did get juuuust a bit excited out there last night when this skimmer appeared out of nowhere and decided to put on a show for us. I got lot more pics too. Thanks for checking these out!
Nice light, Phil.
The next few evenings will be golden time out there. It’s when low tide in the salt marsh occurs in early evening when the light is the best and because low tide often brings out the action.
I read your title and decided you were wrong. Every time you post something you have got another one! Another great one.
Well thanks very much I really appreciate the kind comments!
Gorgeous bird, gorgeous shots! Love the evening light.
Thanks Deb, we were happy the skimmer showed up last night while there was just enough light left to get some shots. 🙂
Nothing like a successful fly by. 🙂
Absolutely! It’s the only way to travel and dine at the same time. 😀
Enjoyed the timing of this sequence, and the skimmer’s reflection in the water. So pretty.
Well I’m happy you enjoyed these, thanks.
Very good, Phil! Cool shot with the reeds in the picture
Thanks much for checking these out Gareth, thanks!
I remain excited about the sequel! ☺
With this number, the skimmer can occur at any circus! 😛
Oh there will be a sequel, maybe tomorrow! 🙂
This skimmer is a wonderful flyer!
Very cool, great capture.
Thanks, glad you like them.
Fancy flying and fancy camera work! I will be looking forward to your low tide shots. You get good action all the time though.
Well I truly appreciate the kind words, thanks!
Love the light in this series Phil!
Thanks much Adrian, I appreciate it!
The way you use the light and the reflections in these pictures are just beautiful, Phil! What a lovely start to my day!
I’m very happy your day started out in a pleasant way Maggie! Thanks
A birdie and its reflection 🙂 Lovely.. though the name is a bit confusing, why is it called a black skimmer?
Glad you enjoyed these Paula!
Well the ‘skimmer’ part of their name comes from it’s fishing technique of skimming the water for fish. And the older birds have black heads and faces and wing portions. Many bird names make no sense, this one kinda does though. 🙂
😀 thanks Phil 🙂
Great captured, dear Phil,
and amazing reflections!
Wish you a nice day,
moni
Thanks moni I’m glad you liked them!
love the sequence…
Thanks for checking these out!
Super shots!
Thanks a bunch!
Amazing! I love the mirror reflection from the water. I also kinda wish this is how I was able to eat dinner. No mess with dirty dishes!
Thanks, I’m happy you liked these pics!
This is about as clean and efficient as the dinner process gets I think.
A peach of a sequence
Thanks a million Scott!
Wow, just stunning…! What a shot.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the pics!
Fantastic timing and beautiful light!
Thanks I really appreciate you looking and commenting!
What amazing moment you captured dear Phil, fascinated me. Thanks and Love, nia
I’m glad you like these Nia, thanks! 🙂
Stunning capture of the motions, Phil. Especially, the first shot!
Thanks very much Amy I appreciate it!
These are fantastic Phil ! How lucky you are.
Thanks Emily I really enjoy watching these guys!
Really stunning Phil
I appreciate the kind words. 🙂
Stunning series.
Thanks for checking these out and glad you like ’em!
Loved these pics, Phil. They certainly are exciting. 🙂
I greatly appreciate the kind comments Sylvia!