Black Skimmers

psquared · 05/14/08, 07:44 AM

These birds have a unique way of fishing. They actually skim the water with their beaks open to catch fish. These were taken at Bolsa Chica Ecologic Reserve in Huntington Beach, California.

Canon 1Ds3 with Leica 800/5.6 + Leica 1.4x APO

Skimming (You can see the wake behind the bill)

and the happy result

Thanks for looking,
Peter

stuny · 05/14/08, 01:21 PM

Peter -

Skimmers are an attractive, fascinating bird, and you've done them justice. Excellent. Based on your series of bird photos it's clear I need to go to Bolsa Chica Ecologic Reserve on one of my visits to SoCal.

michali · 05/14/08, 05:33 PM

Peter- Excellent as usual. Quite amazing! I spent a couple of hours last week on the bank of a river during a break in my canoe trip, watching, first a Black Naped Tern, then a pelican, a grey heron and a fish eagle all catching fish in turns and was totally fascinated by the unique technique each of these birds uses.
MIKE

TONTONTINTIN.123 · 05/15/08, 04:48 AM

Peter, perfect work, one more time. Bravo !

Artichoke · 05/15/08, 07:49 AM

these are glorious birds which you captured beautifully
Bravo, Peter!

psquared · 05/15/08, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuny

Peter -

Skimmers are an attractive, fascinating bird, and you've done them justice. Excellent. Based on your series of bird photos it's clear I need to go to Bolsa Chica Ecologic Reserve on one of my visits to SoCal.

Thank you, Stuart.

Give me a buzz when you're out this way. I'd love to show you around the place.

Peter

psquared · 05/15/08, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michali

Peter- Excellent as usual. Quite amazing! I spent a couple of hours last week on the bank of a river during a break in my canoe trip, watching, first a Black Naped Tern, then a pelican, a grey heron and a fish eagle all catching fish in turns and was totally fascinated by the unique technique each of these birds uses.
MIKE

Mike,

Thank you. That must have been a great treat for you. It is amazing how these wildlife use their different anatomies and make-up to their fullest to eat and survive.

Peter

psquared · 05/15/08, 06:03 PM

Martin and Arthur,

Thank you for your generous comments.

Peter

beramos · 05/18/08, 06:04 PM

Superb work Peter, as usual.

StFreud · 05/18/08, 06:11 PM

# 2: what a great shot. Regards, SF

albert · 05/18/08, 11:09 PM

Peter,

Oh so-crystal-clear. I can see the minnow's eye.

Al

psquared · 05/19/08, 06:18 AM

Bernardo, Stefan, and Al,

Thank you very much. Much appreciated.

Peter

05/14/08, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
psquared Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 02/02/06 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 946	Black Skimmers These birds have a unique way of fishing. They actually skim the water with their beaks open to catch fish. These were taken at Bolsa Chica Ecologic Reserve in Huntington Beach, California. Canon 1Ds3 with Leica 800/5.6 + Leica 1.4x APO Skimming (You can see the wake behind the bill) and the happy result Thanks for looking, Peter __________________ Peter Pak Los Angeles

05/14/08, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
stuny Moderator Join Date: 11/08/04 Location: New York Posts: 17,549	Re: Black Skimmers Peter - Skimmers are an attractive, fascinating bird, and you've done them justice. Excellent. Based on your series of bird photos it's clear I need to go to Bolsa Chica Ecologic Reserve on one of my visits to SoCal. __________________ Stuart www.barbara-and-stu.com

05/14/08, 05:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
michali Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 12/29/07 Posts: 704	Re: Black Skimmers Peter- Excellent as usual. Quite amazing! I spent a couple of hours last week on the bank of a river during a break in my canoe trip, watching, first a Black Naped Tern, then a pelican, a grey heron and a fish eagle all catching fish in turns and was totally fascinated by the unique technique each of these birds uses. MIKE

05/15/08, 04:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
TONTONTINTIN.123 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 12/05/07 Location: Hesbaye/Haspengouw, Belgium Posts: 2,680	Re: Black Skimmers Peter, perfect work, one more time. Bravo ! __________________ Martin Tonon

05/15/08, 07:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Artichoke Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 09/26/06 Location: Houston Posts: 1,163	thrilling Black Skimmers these are glorious birds which you captured beautifully Bravo, Peter!

05/15/08, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
psquared Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 02/02/06 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 946	Re: Black Skimmers Martin and Arthur, Thank you for your generous comments. Peter __________________ Peter Pak Los Angeles

05/18/08, 06:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
beramos Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 06/13/05 Posts: 1,521	Re: Black Skimmers Superb work Peter, as usual.

05/18/08, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
StFreud Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 07/03/06 Posts: 462	AW: Black Skimmers # 2: what a great shot. Regards, SF

05/18/08, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
albert Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 03/10/03 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 1,680	Re: Black Skimmers Peter, Oh so-crystal-clear. I can see the minnow's eye. Al

05/19/08, 06:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
psquared Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 02/02/06 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 946	Re: Black Skimmers Bernardo, Stefan, and Al, Thank you very much. Much appreciated. Peter __________________ Peter Pak Los Angeles

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