Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
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We didn't go to the desert this weekend, so I ventured to Bolsa Chica. There was light fog in the early morning. Quite a different feel from the dry 95 degree weather we had at the same time in the morning last weekend in the desert.
Best in larger sizes so you can see the small fish in his beak.
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
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Simmers are among my favorite birds (although that list is quite long) because of their unique way of fishing, pushing the lower bill through the water as it flies. When it touches a fish, the upper bill promptly snaps close.
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Black Skimmer
(Rynchops niger)
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Only about 18 inches/ 47 cm long, Black Skimmers have a wide wing span of about 44 inches/ 112cm. Their wings are black on top and white underneath, as you can see here. What you can't see are their narrow vertical pupils, which help reduce the glare from water and sand.
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
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I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that I could handhold my 500mm lens and get this Black Skimmer in flight against a varied background.
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Black Skimmer
(Rynchops niger)
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Really must be seen in Light Box view - the lighting changes dramatically.
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