The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It's free, fun, and easy-and it helps the birds."

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Black Skimmer

Contributors: Thomas J. Dunkerton

This photo of a Black Skimmer feeding was taken at Merritt Island NWR along Peacock's Pocket Road. Birds locate the fish they seek with their trailing lower bill, snapping shut when they come upon a fish.

Black Skimmer
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