Pictorial History of the Black Skimmers in Orlando, Florida, A

Creator

Donald J. Nicholson

Files

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Creation Date

1-9-1958

Abstract

Black skimmers (Rynchops niger) at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, during the day.

Keywords

Birds, Ornithology, Field scientists, Black skimmer, Photography of birds

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Geographic Location

Orange County (Fla.); Orlando (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Florida Ornithological Society records

Box

46

Folder

11

Note

Note with the photograph reads, "This photograph and the succeeding six sets of photographs, depict the unusual occurrence in daytime of the Black Skimmer visitation 40 miles inland to fresh water lake, several days after a severe freeze (temperatures as low as 24-26 degrees) which may have been the direct cause of this rare behavior of this salt-water bird. The above photograph was taken by Donald J. Nicholson, on Lake Eola, Eola Park, Orlando, Florida, on January 9, 1958. Again on January 10, 1958, I photographed these same birds. There were 13 Black Skimmers seen and heard “barking” both days. They were rather inactive and permitted a close approach—18 to 20 feet—and when disturbed on the sandbar, would fly and alight on the sidewalk and the grassy lawn in the park. Often during these two days the birds were found with heads tucked into feathers on backs “sleeping.” This is the first time in 57 years that I have seen Black Skimmers in Orange County, Florida in daytime. But often at night."

Identifier

fos_images_3791

Recommended Citation

Nicholson, Donald J., "Pictorial History of the Black Skimmers in Orlando, Florida, A" (1958). Florida Ornithological Society - Images. Image 2792.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fos_images/2792