psquared Posted May 14, 2008 Share #1 Posted May 14, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 14, 2008 Posted May 14, 2008 Hi psquared, Take a look here Black Skimmers . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stuny Posted May 14, 2008 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2008 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted May 14, 2008 Share #3 Posted May 14, 2008 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin T-M Posted May 15, 2008 Share #4 Posted May 15, 2008 Peter, perfect work, one more time. Bravo ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted May 15, 2008 Share #5 Posted May 15, 2008 these are glorious birds which you captured beautifully Bravo, Peter! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted May 15, 2008 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted May 15, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted May 15, 2008 Martin and Arthur, Thank you for your generous comments. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beramos Posted May 18, 2008 Share #9 Posted May 18, 2008 Superb work Peter, as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StFreud Posted May 18, 2008 Share #10 Posted May 18, 2008 # 2: what a great shot. Regards, SF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted May 18, 2008 Share #11 Posted May 18, 2008 Peter, Oh so-crystal-clear. I can see the minnow's eye. Al Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted May 19, 2008 Bernardo, Stefan, and Al, Thank you very much. Much appreciated. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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