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A flock looking for a choice spot on the beach
And more...
And still more... This flock contained over 300 skimmers
Juvenile
Aerodynamics: Facing into very heavy winds from the Atlantic
"Sir, the troops are prepared for battle!"
Below: Sanderlings using the same energy-saving technique.
Exhibiting namesake behavior: skimming the surface of a pond for a meal
Typical head-snap attempt to grab something
Below four: A juvenile Black Skimmer takes a break amidst the gull flock in the Ocean City inlet parking lot (11/2/2008). Note the fine striations on the bill, the frosty edges on nearly all flight feathers, and its tiny feet.
Comments: Top photo taken on Tybee Island, Georgia (5/1/2006). Remaining photos taken at Cape May, New Jersey in late summer 2004.