Species: Rynchops niger, Black Skimmer | Location: St. Marks NWR - Florida, United States
Near the lighthouse in St. Marks NWR, I saw two Black Skimmers flying over the lighthouse pond and they started making passes skimming the pond early in the morning. I grabbed my camera and tripod and looked for a location to get good composition for my shot. Both of the Black Skimmers were flying quite fast over the water and made it difficult to track. Shooting at a high shutter speed I was able to get several great shots of this beautiful bird.
About The Photographer
Richard Higgins has been a professional nature photographer for over 20 years. Living in Northwest Florida, he travels regularly around the country for stock and on assignment. Mr. Higgins has had his images have been featured in numerous books, magazines, newspapers and has published articles worldwide. He was honored by SINWP who awarded him Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016.
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