Black Skimmers are fascinating to watch as they swoop low over the water, their lower beak in the water to scoop up prey. I spotted two on the far side of a big pond on the wildlife drive, too far for a decent photograph. Then they came closer and dropped in the middle of a small flock of shore birds, something I had never seen them do.
The Dowitchers weren’t disturbed by the Skimmers’ arrival, but were having their own flap-abouts.
Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island, FL
February 9, 2025
Long-billed Dowitcher ID by Merlin Bird ID app
Great story, great shots. Very nice 😁😁😁
Thanks!
Great images, Ellen! We were there not long ago and my husband saw one Skimmer. I’ve seen them at Blackpoint Drive before but not this time.
Thanks, Carol! We saw just a few, these two and then much further on past the parking area waaay in the back to the right there were some.
Cool 😎 Love the dowitchers too 😃🤗