[va-bird] Black Skimmer Okay, Fauquier Co. 9/22/03

With a net, towel, and pet carrier in tow, I went out to the Harrison Rd. 
pond to check on the juvenile Black Skimmer. I'm sure the cows were wondering 
what the heck I was doing out in their field, carrying all that stuff. The bird 
was resting on the mud flats, but once I got to within 25 yards of it, it flew 
off and was actively flying/foraging/skimming for about five minutes, then 
landed back on the mud flats. I think the bird is okay for now, but I'll check 
on 
it in a day or so. Hopefully, it'll get it's strength and bearings back soon 
and head out.  
Laura Catterton
Manassas, Virginia


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