Eventually the Black Skimmer duo came right towards me …

and amazingly the first one turned to my left…

then lifted up rather than skimming.

The second was was following behind, giving me a wonderful opportunity for a side view of the skimming action.

Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island, FL
February 9, 2025
Long-billed Dowitcher ID by Merlin Bird ID app
Love seeing Skimmers.. thanks Ellen!
Watching them never gets old, Liz, so glad that you like them, too!
Awesome!