Skimming

[Roger Bailey]

It is always fun to watch things happen at waterside, this particular day watching a Black Skimmer skimming. Fascinating

 

[AlanLichty]

Does the skimmer score lunch like this? Nice catch on the wake the bird is creating in the second one.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Great imagery, Roger.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Great imagery, Roger.

 

[JimFox]

Wow, that's some cool flying and skimming! You would think the resistance of it's beak in the water would cause the bird to flip over. It's amazing it can still fly I think.

Great timing and captures Roger!

 

[Ben Egbert]

Great work Roger, I have watched this behavior in person, but never caught it with my camera

 

[Roger Bailey]

Does the skimmer score lunch like this? Nice catch on the wake the bird is creating in the second one.

Yes Alan, they do catch fish this way, Unfortunately I do not have a photograph showing a catch, and when they get a large fish it does look like the bottom jaw unhinges temporarily. for some reason it does not look like a great way to eat to me. But fun to watch.

 

[Beth]

wow, great photos.

 

[Trent Watts]

Excellent work. What superb shots.