Another selection of Black Skimmers where the light was poor but the action was interesting as the birds wove around Alligators.
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
May 15, 2022
Black Skimmers, Alligators
Another selection of Black Skimmers where the light was poor but the action was interesting as the birds wove around Alligators.
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
May 15, 2022
am loving the mirror birds flapping with them. that’s very cool
Glad you like that aspect!
Love the reflective surface!
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Glad you liked the images–I do love reflections 😃.
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Lovely! But do the alligators ever go for them?
I’ve seen alligators leap up at Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets flying over, but never a Skimmer. Alligators are creatures of opportunity and also the mothers protect their young, so I would not be surprised to see them try. Especially if their were juvenile alligators around.
So interesting. Thankyou. 🐊
Thanks, glad that you liked these!
Nice photos.. the length and shape of their wings is beautiful in form, especially when reflected in the water as in these shots!
Thanks, Liz! The Skimmers are fascinating birds to watch, and they use every bit of those wings to control their flight.
Love the reflections in the water.
Thanks, Greta, glad that you liked them!