Size : 18"   Black above and white below.  Large red, black tipped bill, lower portion longer.   Red legs

The Black Skimmer is a very beautiful and unique bird.  They do nest in colonies here in Charlotte County.  I might expect to see a colony nesting on Palm Island near Stump Pass this year.  They have nested near Stump Past in the past and seem to prefer freshly dredged spoil areas.  With the dredging of Stump Pass last April and the great amount of spoil that has accumulated on Palm Island just south of the pass it will make an excellent site.  I'll keep you posted.  The other very likely place to find them is at Port Charlotte Beach on Charlotte Harbor.

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