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Skimmer Collection (#4)

The skimmer, a fascinating bird known for its unique hunting technique, is captured in this stunning illustration

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Swamp darters -Sympetrum depressiusculum- mating, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Swamp darters -Sympetrum depressiusculum- mating, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Scarlet Dragonfly -Crocothemis erythraea-, male, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Scarlet Dragonfly -Crocothemis erythraea-, male, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Ruddy Darter -Sympetrum sanguineum-, detail view of the head of a dragonfly, Burgenland, Austria

Ruddy Darter -Sympetrum sanguineum-, detail view of the head of a dragonfly, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Black Meadowhawk or Black Darter -Sympetrum danae-, female, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Black Meadowhawk or Black Darter -Sympetrum danae-, female, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Black Darter -Sympetrum danae-, male, above, and Keeled Skimmer -Orthetrum coerulescens-, male

Black Darter -Sympetrum danae-, male, above, and Keeled Skimmer -Orthetrum coerulescens-, male, below, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Broad-bodied Chaser or -Libellula depressa-, female, Burgenland, Austria

Broad-bodied Chaser or -Libellula depressa-, female, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Broad-bodied Chaser or Broad-bodied Darter -Libellula depressa-, male, Burgenland, Austria

Broad-bodied Chaser or Broad-bodied Darter -Libellula depressa-, male, Burgenland, Austria

Background imageSkimmer Collection: AUDUBON: SKIMMER. Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)

AUDUBON: SKIMMER. Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11091699

Picture No. 11091699
Twelve Spotted Skimmer Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Coming To America

Coming To America
A group of primarily Chinese and East Asian immigrants waits on a wharf after disinfection at Angel Island, San Francisco Bay, California, 1910s

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074213

Picture No. 11074213
Black Skimmer resting on the bank of the river Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074212

Picture No. 11074212
Black Skimmer resting on the bank of the river Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074211

Picture No. 11074211
Black Skimmer pair mating Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074210

Picture No. 11074210
Black Skimmer pair mating Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074157

Picture No. 11074157
Black Skimmer grooming Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074138

Picture No. 11074138
Black Skimmer group resting on the bank of the river Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas State South America Brazil. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074144

Picture No. 11074144
Black Skimmer group resting on the bank of the river Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas State South America America Brazil. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074140

Picture No. 11074140
Black Skimmer birds in flight Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas State South America Brazil. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074139

Picture No. 11074139
Black Skimmer group resting on the bank of the river Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas State South America Brazil. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11074137

Picture No. 11074137
Black Skimmer birds in flight Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas State South America America Brazil. FESTIVE AMAZON

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 11050212

Picture No. 11050212
Widow Skimmer New York, USA Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Black Skimmer, Rynchops niger, adults, Rockport, Texas, USA, December 2003

Black Skimmer, Rynchops niger, adults, Rockport, Texas, USA, December 2003
Black Skimmer, Rynchops niger, adults, Rockport, Texas, USA

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Needhams Skimmer (Libellula needhami) dragonfly, male perched on cattail in marsh

Needhams Skimmer (Libellula needhami) dragonfly, male perched on cattail in marsh, south Texas, USA, September

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) in winter plumage fishing on the Laguna Madre near

Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) in winter plumage fishing on the Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, feeding on the wing in Laguna Madre Bay, Texas

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, feeding on the wing in Laguna Madre Bay, Texas coast on the Gulf of Mexico, winter

Background imageSkimmer Collection: USA, Florida, Sarasota, South Lido Beach, Black skimmers on the beach, Rynchops niger

USA, Florida, Sarasota, South Lido Beach, Black skimmers on the beach, Rynchops niger

Background imageSkimmer Collection: USA, Florida, STA 5 Water Management District, Birds, Black Skimmer, Flying and Skimming

USA, Florida, STA 5 Water Management District, Birds, Black Skimmer, Flying and Skimming and reflected in water

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Widow skimmer dragonfly on monarda in prairie outside of Chicago, IL

Widow skimmer dragonfly on monarda in prairie outside of Chicago, IL

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Swift Long-winged Skimmer, Pachydiplax longipennis, Kentucky

Swift Long-winged Skimmer, Pachydiplax longipennis, Kentucky

Background imageSkimmer Collection: African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris), in flight, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris), in flight, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10946860

Picture No. 10946860
Widow Skimmer New York State, USA. Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10885749

Picture No. 10885749
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10885750

Picture No. 10885750
Black Skimmer - Young in nest in riverbank (Rynchops niger) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10883704

Picture No. 10883704
Black Skimmer - skimming for food (Rhynchops niger) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10883705

Picture No. 10883705
Black Skimmer - close up showing bill structure (Rhynchops niger) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10892361

Picture No. 10892361
Black Skimmer - flock resting on sandbar at high tide (Rynchops nigra) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10892356

Picture No. 10892356
Black Skimmer - skimming - reflection in water (Rynchops nigra) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10892358

Picture No. 10892358
Black Skimmer - in flight (Rynchops nigra) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10892360

Picture No. 10892360
Black Skimmer - flock resting on sandbar at high tide (Rynchops nigra) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10892359

Picture No. 10892359
Black Skimmer - in flight (Rynchops nigra) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10892357

Picture No. 10892357
Black Skimmer - flock in flight (Rynchops nigra) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10892166

Picture No. 10892166
Black Tailed Skimmer Dragonfly - immature male (Orthetrum cancellatum) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Picture No. 10899169

Picture No. 10899169
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) Date:

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Coming To America

Coming To America
Image shows passengers and immigrants on the B and C decks towards the aft of the White Star liner RMS Olympic (sister of Titanic) as she sits in port and they await processing, New York, late 1920s

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) adult female, resting on leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) adult female, resting on leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Darter dragonfly C014 / 2340

Darter dragonfly C014 / 2340
Darter dragonfly (Sympetrum sp.) resting on a stem. Photographed in Europe

Background imageSkimmer Collection: Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly C016 / 5160

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly C016 / 5160
Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa), male specimen. This specimen is part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK



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The skimmer, a fascinating bird known for its unique hunting technique, is captured in this stunning illustration. With its long wings and distinctive beak, the African Skimmer gracefully swoops over the water to catch its prey. In another captivating image, we see a Scarce chaser dragonfly covered in dew as it rests on common sorrel in Cornwall, UK. The delicate droplets glisten under the morning sun, adding an ethereal beauty to the scene. A female Fulvous forest skimmer dragonfly perches elegantly in Sai Kung. Its russet-colored body stands out against the lush greenery of its surroundings. Meanwhile, a Common darter dragonfly takes respite on Foxglove petals adorned with dew droplets in Cornwall, England. Nature's harmony unfolds as two Four-spotted chaser dragonflies find solace on reeds while basking in the warm sunlight. Nearby at Dunsdon Nature Reserve, female Common darter dragonflies rest gracefully on tall reeds. Moving across continents to Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, we encounter Black skimmers donning their non-breeding plumage along the beach shoreline. These elegant birds exude grace even when not actively hunting for fish. Further capturing our attention is a magnificent shot of a skimmer soaring through the air against a backdrop of clear blue skies above Tierra Verde beach in Florida. Its flight showcases both power and agility. Not limited to avian species alone, Banded darters also make an appearance resting delicately upon vibrant flowers found within Netherlands' picturesque landscapes. Whether it's gliding effortlessly over water or perching gracefully amidst nature's wonders, these images remind us of the beauty and diversity that surrounds us all around the world - from Cornwall to Florida and beyond.