Skimmers!

This past weekend we had a pair of black skimmers show up and start working the marsh pond.

They are amazing birds to watch and wherever you see bubbles in the water, that’s fish jumping in a panic to get away from the approaching skimmer!

19 thoughts on “Skimmers!”

Sue on July 21, 2014 at 3:51 pm said:

That penultimate shot is terrific. That must be what the fish see coming at them as the bird skims by overhead.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 21, 2014 at 10:26 pm said:
  
  I know I would not want to be a fish and have that thing zipping along after me for it’s dinner.
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on July 21, 2014 at 4:08 pm said:

Some pretty smart fish in those photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 21, 2014 at 10:25 pm said:
  
  Good point! I had not thought of that but you are right, smart fish indeed!
  
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The Dancing Rider on July 21, 2014 at 4:36 pm said:

Those guy are the sleek speedsters. No wonder the fish panic! Beautiful shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 21, 2014 at 10:27 pm said:
  
  They really do zip along quite nicely! Can’t blame the fish for panicking!
  
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Lyle Krahn on July 21, 2014 at 4:58 pm said:

Fantastic shots. That must be a lot of fun. How fast are they flying compared to other birds?

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- Phil Lanoue on July 21, 2014 at 10:29 pm said:
  
  I guess it’s fun until one of them runs into a submerged log or gator. I’m surprised they don’t have a wreck every time they go out.
  They are not quite as fast as the terns but a lot faster then any herons or egrets. They go pretty good.
  
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Pat on July 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm said:

Great shots. Love those orange bills.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 21, 2014 at 10:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks and I’m glad they have some color on them, trying to expose for B&W birds is tough.
  
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Rolling Harbour on July 21, 2014 at 8:50 pm said:

Wonderful images. I’ve never seen a skimmer ‘in action’. Now I know I must ! RH

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- Phil Lanoue on July 21, 2014 at 10:31 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked seeing these fast guys, they are fun to watch and photograph.
  See many more skimmer pics here: https://phillanoue.com/skimmer-photos/
  
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niasunset on July 22, 2014 at 3:05 am said:

I wasn’t on here for a while dear Phil, I visited all your posts now, they are amazing and so beautiful… you always find amazing compositions with them 🙂 Thank you, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your visit and kind words Nia and I’m happy you like all the photos! 🙂
  
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foxleylady on July 22, 2014 at 6:54 am said:

The detail in these pictures is great, Phil, especially as they fly so fast along the surface!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Maggie, I’m glad you liked seeing our fast flying friends!
  
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TheForagingPhotographer on July 22, 2014 at 4:46 pm said:

Beautiful shots of stunning birds, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2014 at 9:22 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate your kind comments Lucy and glad to know you like the skimmers!
  
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Dina on September 27, 2014 at 6:48 am said:

How wonderful!!

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