We took a walk down to the bay on the last day of our vacation. There, the waters are much calmer. Its quiet and less busy.
We found that the National Audubon Society had set up a coastal sanctuary to protect the nesting habitats of birds including these Black Skimmers. The birds nest and set up colonies in sandy, coastal environments. For this reason, the society set up a sanctuary, for protection of their natural habitat.
In doing some reading, I found that these cute little birds with their brightly colored bills have an incredibly strong lower mandible. They drag it through the waters in hopes of catching a fish. When a fish touches it, the upper mandible snaps down immediately to catch it. What an amazing creature!
I have plenty more photos from our vacation and more from our walk around the bay. But for now, I'm exhausted as it was a full day of driving! I am missing North Carolina already, but I am thankful to be at home.
xoxo,
tish
Beautiful shot Tish! So glad you have a wonderful vacation and made it safely back home. Can't wait to see more from your trip ;)
ReplyDeleteNice shot, Tish! They look like miniature penguins ;) Sounds like a lovely vacation. Thanks for stopping by my place!
ReplyDeleteVery cool looking birds and I found the information you provided really interesting. Great that they have someone looking out for them and their habitat. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so nice. I love peaceful beaches. Will surely have to check it out sometime.
ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't let me comment before, but I love this photo. Can't wait to see the rest of the shots. :)
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