Merritt Island NWR Skimmer

I had a couple of hours to spend at the Merritt Island NWR this week and I can across a small pond and a Skimmer was working it. He totally could care less about me and never left the pond.
I don't think I have ever seen one working a fresh water pond before. Though to be honest this is pretty brackish water.

Skimmer 1

I would love to get a shot of one of these. Great work, wonderfully amazing bird.

nice shots, I hope I get to see them when I am over there.

I'm going to have to travel someplace where these birds are, one of these days.

Very cool shots.

Ohhhhh lucky you to find that, Garry, and you got some excellent shots of him. That's one for my next trip down.

Thats awesome ,you are indeed fortunate to see this.

Thanks for the kind comments. Finding a cool species like this where you
don't expect it is what really makes exploring these NWR's so great.

I see these guys sometimes and fantasize about being able to get shots like these - well done

Great series Gary. They sure are a lot of fun, I look forward to them every year.