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Black Skimmers

Rynchops niger

Photo by LaurieWinters
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KarenSaxton
I saw a small group of these many years ago in San Diego. CA... they were way out of their range, and so lovely to watch
HeatherMiller
What a fun series! The noise must have been deafening!
LaurieWinters
... but they come right back after flying around in a circle.
LaurieWinters
I was. They let me get pretty close and then something spooked them. Probably my husband, sneaking up behind me.

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PublishedDecember 4, 2011

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