The uniform of the day in the shallows at Honeymoon Beach State Park was black and white, although a touch of red or orange was acceptable. ... welcomed, even.
We saw a few terns, some gulls, and so many black skimmers we couldn't count them.
The little brown job in the background (a ruddy turnstone*) is obviously leaving because he isn't wearing the correct colors.
*Thanks to all who identified that bird for me! Your help is appreciated!!
This is only the third time we've seen skimmers. I love the colors -- but still think it's weird that they don't seem to have eyes.
A few cormorants even joined the party for a while.
SHARED WITH WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY. Thanks to Stewart.
What unusual little birds. They don't even look like they have eyes!
✿♥ღLinda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Posted by: Linda | May 04, 2014 at 04:55 PM
Love it!!
Posted by: Hootin' Anni | April 30, 2014 at 02:16 AM
The skimmers are so handsome. I stared at each so that I could tell them apart--they really are all different!
Posted by: Clair Z. | April 25, 2014 at 06:02 PM
OMG how wonderful this is :) I really wish we had those terns in Sweden. They are so cool. And you have great shots. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | April 24, 2014 at 12:46 PM
Look rather like a gaggle of teenagers going to prom with their hair too long. Seriously, what beautiful birds these are, Sallie. Your photos are, as always, glorious, and your humor gave me my laugh for the morning.
Posted by: Penny | April 24, 2014 at 07:50 AM
They are very classic and stylish wearing black and white feathers. Great shots!
Posted by: Carver | April 24, 2014 at 06:33 AM
Looks like they were gathering for a major BBQ on the beach. Great shots.
Posted by: Arija | April 24, 2014 at 02:37 AM
eine tolle Versammlung :D
LG vom katerchen
Posted by: katerchen | April 23, 2014 at 10:42 PM
Beautiful birds! The skimmers have a very interesting looking beak.
Posted by: Gunilla | April 23, 2014 at 10:24 PM
It looks like quite a crowd....and lots of fun! We've sure had beautiful weather lately. Sweet hugs, diane
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | April 23, 2014 at 07:42 PM
Nice shot. They seem to be enjoying themselves.
Posted by: Lady Lilith | April 23, 2014 at 07:29 PM
It was enough to make a flamingo feel plumb self-conscious--huh?
Posted by: Jerry E. Beuterbaugh | April 23, 2014 at 07:01 PM
What a cute-looking bird with well-hidden eyes!
Posted by: Lindy | April 23, 2014 at 06:48 PM
You found some great shots to post today. I'm ready for a trip to the coast. Love these type of birds!
Posted by: Roan | April 23, 2014 at 06:39 PM
Pretty pictures of the birds in black and white. First time I am seeing skimmers. Learn something new today.
Posted by: eastcoastlife | April 23, 2014 at 06:24 PM
Birds are just about my favorite thing to look at and these are wonderful pictures!
Posted by: Lois | April 23, 2014 at 06:17 PM
Cool shots of the skimmers. One of these years you will have to stay for the summer so you can come up and see the skimmer babies growing up. That little bird leaving is a ruddy turnstone.
Posted by: Dina J | April 23, 2014 at 05:58 PM
Skimmers are fascinating and the bird for Earth Day.
Posted by: Dianne | April 23, 2014 at 05:44 PM
P.S. I think the heart health book goes up to age 64 because people like yourself have figured it all out!
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | April 23, 2014 at 05:42 PM
It' spring, everyone head to the beach!
(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | April 23, 2014 at 05:28 PM
Your photos are great Sallie. When I saw mine there were only a couple on a whole beach with seagulls, I think that's why I spotted them quickly once I got close enough. I would have loved to have seen so many of them like you did. They are an extraordinary looking bird and their eyes do tend to disappear :)
Posted by: DeniseinVA | April 23, 2014 at 12:07 PM
Now you will find my other blog!
Just click on my name...
The color photo on my B&W Blog will take you to my main blog!
And, from this blog, - th B&W photo will take you to my B&W Blog!
Posted by: HansHB | April 23, 2014 at 11:38 AM
Lovely photos. Our terns are just returning for the summer, always nice to have them back
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | April 23, 2014 at 11:07 AM
These skimmers are gorgeous! I love your series of photos. But I miss their eyes too! :) No, on the first photo I could find eyes... Funny birds!
Posted by: Mary | April 23, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Witty words, and adorable birds! love the colors.
Posted by: Nan | April 23, 2014 at 07:31 AM
Fun post. You are right about the eyes. I noticed that, too. Have a great day!
Posted by: Sally in WA | April 23, 2014 at 05:20 AM
Wonderful shots, and so interesting to see everyone in tune with the colors! Though I do feel sorry for the brown one - someone please call him back!!
Posted by: Arti | April 23, 2014 at 03:36 AM
Very pretty, everyone invited to the party was wearing B&W except for the Turnstone..The Skimmers are cool birds, it is weird you can not see their eyes.. Great shots, have a happy day!
Posted by: Eileen | April 23, 2014 at 01:22 AM
Lovely Blog/photos! you always have something different to see, (unlike me).
Posted by: Hazel | April 23, 2014 at 12:18 AM
HI. A wonderful series of bird shots. those Skimmers are very funny looking birds. I think your 'little brown bird' in the background is a Turnstone perhaps.
Posted by: Margaret | April 22, 2014 at 11:17 PM
Dearest sallie;
Oh, black skimmers, such sweet looking bird with lovely orange beak♡♡♡
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | April 22, 2014 at 10:43 PM
The perfect B&Ws with a touch of color thrown in to make them all look very formal. Well, until the Cormorants show up anyway. ;)
Posted by: Gaelyn | April 22, 2014 at 09:21 PM
A black tie even no doubt. Love these shots!
Posted by: Karen | April 22, 2014 at 07:00 PM
Very interesting birds and thanks for the info.
Posted by: Dawn | April 22, 2014 at 06:27 PM
what a treat seeing so many birds and getting to photograph them. there eyes do seem to be missing, :) hope all is well. have a great night~
Posted by: naquillity | April 22, 2014 at 06:10 PM
Yes, where are their eyes? The skimmers are really beautiful and so are your photos of them. I see a royal tern in the last shot. The cormorants seemed out of place, but everyone seemed to get along. Nice set, Sallie!
Posted by: Gail | April 22, 2014 at 05:17 PM
Great photos and I like the black and white theme! Those skimmers look so interesting - that's another one we don't have down this way.
Posted by: Mick | April 22, 2014 at 04:51 PM
Oh, I am laughing ... I was just thinking "are they blind or what?" And then you said they don't look like they have eyes. I know that problem ... when the black eyes are in the black feathers, I can never get them to show up in my pictures either. This was just a fun post ...
Andrea @ From The Sol
Posted by: Andrea @ From The Sol | April 22, 2014 at 04:00 PM
the skimmers are the funkiest looking birds! so cool!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | April 22, 2014 at 02:43 PM