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Black Skimmer juvenile

Rynchops niger

Notes:

Digging a spot in the sand to rest.

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4 Comments

dcslaugh
dcslaugh 8 years ago

It was surprising to see a couple of them that looked that young that late! (I hope they are OK!)

James McNair
James McNair 8 years ago

Superb spotting, never seen a young one great job dc

dcslaugh
dcslaugh 8 years ago

They really shift around in there to make a depression they can rest in. Kind of like doing the twist seated I would say.

armadeus.4
armadeus.4 8 years ago

That little one looks so happy to finally have the weight of its feet :D Great shot!

dcslaugh
Spotted by
dcslaugh

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted on Aug 4, 2015
Submitted on Oct 27, 2015

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