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Black Skimmer2020-01-14T16:05:23-06:00

Black Skimmer

The Black Skimmer flies low along the water snapping up fish with is long lower mandible, while its long wings make short down strokes to avoid the water.  It is common on the island’s beaches and sandbars.

Lee Roane
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
Black Skimmer

On beach across Boddeker Road from the East End Lagoon Nature Trail.

Lee Roane
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
Black Skimmer

On beach across Boddeker Drive from East End Lagoon Nature Trail.

Kristine Rivers
San Luis Pass
Willet, Sanderling, Ruddy Turnstone, Laughing Gull, Forster’s Tern, Black Skimmer, American Avocet

A mixed flock. Photo featured in Now’s The Time To Sharpen Your ID Skills.

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