Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican

Black Skimmer and Brown Pelican

I had been watching this Black Skimmer work his way around the inlets at Shem Creek at low tide.

Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican
Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican

I suspect he had a nest nearby as after this pass he took his catch out into the mouth of the creek…

Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican
Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican

… caught up to…

Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican
Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican

…and passed a Brown Pelican.

Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican
Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican

He disappeared from my sight. The Pelican stayed his course, gliding the whole time.

Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican
Black Skimmer Flying by Brown Pelican

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