(photo by Laura Scullin)
The Common Terns are still in the colony and their chicks are growing rapidly. An occasional American Oystercatcher (or two) also stops by the colony.
And Green Herons can often be seen in the nearby trees.
But the Black Skimmers seem to own the beach right now. They can be seen everywhere...in the colony with some new chicks, feeding their growing chicks, hanging out at the shoreline, skimming along the water, relaxing in the sand.
Many of the Black Skimmer fledglings are busy participating in "Skimmer School" which involves learning the art of skimming along the water and trying to catch their own food. It is a joy to watch their successes and entertaining to watch an occasional mishap.
Sunday, July 17, several Black Skimmers were banded. New "field readable" bands were used so you can see both a metal band and black & white bands on each bird. While being banded various measurements were taken and recorded to help us learn more about these magnificent creatures.
(all banding photos by Mary Ann Walton)
Send an email address and I will send the picture Marlena (?) took of the South American bird at the south end of Wrightsville Beach yesterday (16 August 16). Thanks, Alicia Alexander inshiradu@gmail.com
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