Wildlife – Page 24 – Stuart Schaefer Photography

Young Black Skimmer Chick

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Young Black Skimmer trying out it wings to fly near Navarre Beach Florida during the early evening. It’s interesting to watch these young chick mature over time. Usually in about 23-25 days they are able to fly.

Adult Black Skimmer With Young

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Adult Black Skimmer hanging out with its young near Navarre Beach Florida

Late Morning Breakfast

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This Great Blue Heron was enjoying a late morning breakfast along the bay on the far West end of Pensacola Beach Florida near Fort Pickens.

Gull Skimming

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This Gull was spending a late afternoon skimming this pond for a meal in the marsh area of Navarre Beach Florida.

Heron Strutting Along

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With its head up high this Great Blue Heron was strutting along the shoreline on the far West end of Pensacola Beach Florida.

Morning Breakfast Time

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This Great Blue Heron was enjoying a fresh fish breakfast near Fort Pickens on the far West end of Pensacola Beach Florida.

Great Blue Heron

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This Great Blue Heron was on its way to land carrying what looked like an afternoon snack on the West end of Pensacola Beach Florida near Fort Pickens.

Heron Afternoon Snack

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This Great Blue Heron caught itself an afternoon stack along the shoreline on the West end of Pensacola Beach Florida near Fort Pickens.

Osprey Shows Off Wings To Mate

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This one Osprey was showing off its wings to its mate high up in the pine trees on the far West end of Pensacola Beach Florida during the early morning.

Heron Over The Bay

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This Great Blue Heron was flying over the bay near Fort Pickens on the West end of Pensacola Beach Florida looking for an afternoon meal.