Black Skimmer

Cute :)

Haha, skimming lessons. That's great.

Hah! You're no longer angry! Do I detect as slight smile?

I really do wonder why they collapse like that.

Actually I think this is skimming lessons... a dry-run so to speak. :)

That's great!

Ha ha!
Cool bird by the way.

...sigh....

Okay Angrybee....you're funny...

Ok call me Angrybee then.... like water off a skimmers beak! :)

that is so interesting!

Hey Angrybee..I can't even imagine what you are like with your moniker on ProjectNoah. I do suspect I would like you though! Thanks.

I'm not really angry ceherzog :)
Strange birds and very nice shots.

Good info argybee, thanks - I hope he gets a fish every time for his efforts. Explains the name and the short upper part of bill.

Thanks all ...if you look at photo 3 you can see that their beaks are actually razor thin for slicing through the water.
Thanks for the super video Angrybee.

This is why they have a weird beak....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7USpTc6MU...
I'm amazed at the shock absorbency they must need.

Nice!! great pics and informative.I did not know about this bird.

how interesting ! - their bills are strange- the upper shorter than the lower. I love pic #2.. Thanks for sharing.

Love 3rd one,

Amazing bird..

I know, it is rather troubling to see. Many tourists think they are injured or dead.

So interesting! I've never seed a bird rest like that.

He must be very relaxed!