Black Skimmer Pair

Black Skimmers, Standing Around

Black Skimmers look a bit awkward just standing around.

Black Skimmer Pair
Black Skimmer Pair

A lone Black-necked Stilt was sharing their resting space on the dried out pond.

Black-necked Stilt backed by Black Skimmer Pair
Black-necked Stilt backed by Black Skimmer Pair

This is a former rice field pond where the water was drained as a natural vegetation control. The hope is that unwanted grasses and other plants that eventually would choke the pond will die.

Black Skimmer Pair
Black Skimmer Pair

Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
May 15, 2022

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