Black Skimmers have been fishing Central Park’s Model Boat Pond in the evenings this week.  Tonight there were two briefly, but only one worked the pond at a time. These birds are fascinating to watch as they gracefully skim the pond with their beaks, flying at a steady height and pace, as they slowly beat their long broad wings. 

Since they arrive after dark, the park has usually cooled off by the time they arrive.  Sure beats birdwatching in the summer sun.