Marsh Skimmers | Phil Lanoue Photography

Marsh Skimmers

As promised earlier this week, here are some additional photos from when the black skimmer visited the marsh. Lit by evening setting sunlight, the skimmer put on an excellent show as it rapidly zipped along the salt marsh. Skimmers are really amazing birds and I am always excited to watch and photograph them as they ‘work’ the area skimming the water for fish.

40 thoughts on “Marsh Skimmers”

meyer23 on May 31, 2013 at 2:10 pm said:

Fantastic pics, absolutely stunning.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 31, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much I appreciate it.
  
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janmasyn on May 31, 2013 at 2:10 pm said:

WOW Phil, absolutely stunning images.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 31, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind comments Jan.
  
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uthamz on May 31, 2013 at 2:25 pm said:

Wow ! Perfect timing and composition , Phil !
Amazing pix !

utham

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- Phil Lanoue on May 31, 2013 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you utham I’m glad you like these photos!
  
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Gunta on May 31, 2013 at 4:08 pm said:

Utterly amazing shots…. love the wake left behind by the skimming. I’ve run out of superlatives once more.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  Well I truly appreciate your kind comments!
  
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pixelspielerei on May 31, 2013 at 4:22 pm said:

Great photos, as always! ▲

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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Chillbrook on May 31, 2013 at 5:04 pm said:

Just so incredibly beautiful Phil. Really amazing shots! Superb!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you Adrian I really appreciate the kind words!
  
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lylekrahn on May 31, 2013 at 6:37 pm said:

And you worked them really well. The last ones are quite dramatic flying toward us.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking these out and glad you like ’em.
  
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Deb W. Trotter on May 31, 2013 at 7:24 pm said:

Remarkable photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks for looking Deb!
  
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adinparadise on June 1, 2013 at 4:20 am said:

Fantastic pics, Phil. Love the reflections. So cool. I couldn’t pick a favourite; they’re all excellent.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:14 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate your very kind comments Sylvia!
  
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Maggie Davey on June 1, 2013 at 7:00 am said:

The detail and lighting on these pictures is absolutely stunning, Phil! I particularly loved the last one, where the skimmer appears to kiss its reflection!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks Maggie I really enjoy watching and photographing these guys!
  
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circuitousjourney on June 1, 2013 at 9:06 am said:

Great! Fabulous skim trails.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks much glad you like these!
  
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monisertel on June 1, 2013 at 11:42 am said:

Dear Phil,
absolute stunning pictures, great work!
Wish you a nice day,
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much moni!
  
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Inspired and pretty on June 1, 2013 at 12:47 pm said:

Superb photos with beautiful light, they are all amazing !

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:15 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the kind words, thanks!
  
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Kitt Crescendo on June 1, 2013 at 1:00 pm said:

How cool! I especially like the rippling water effect photos. The beak also reminds me of the birds of paradise flowers and explains how they got their name. Well done!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for checking these out and glad you enjoyed them!
  
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thecasualrider on June 1, 2013 at 3:18 pm said:

I love the bill! And the head-on shots showing the wing angle. LIghting is so nice. Beautiful.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for the very kind comments!
  
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Paula on June 1, 2013 at 3:50 pm said:

Stunning shots and reflections in rippled water….

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- Phil Lanoue on June 2, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and commenting Paula!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on June 2, 2013 at 7:44 pm said:

What amazing captures. You really caught them skimming along. I’m quite jealous.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 5, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  Well thank you very much for the kind words Emily!
  
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FeyGirl on June 2, 2013 at 10:42 pm said:

These are absolutely stunning images…. And, I’ve never seen them in action! Just fascinating.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 5, 2013 at 4:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch I’m happy you enjoyed seeing these guys!
  
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niasunset on June 3, 2013 at 9:57 am said:

Great shots… Thanks and Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on June 5, 2013 at 4:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Nia!
  
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Fergiemoto on June 5, 2013 at 6:00 pm said:

I can see why they’re called skimmers!
Very cool, Phil, and thrilling to witness this.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 6, 2013 at 3:05 pm said:
  
  It is always exciting to watch these amazing birds fly and fish!
  
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