Advice for Beginners
Nowadays kayaks are commodity items like bicycles, and it is easy to buy a thing that you have no experience in using. So here are some pointers for beginners.
These are small birds that are often seen over water. They both feed on flying insects, which they catch on the wing, and over water seems to be a good place to do that. At night, these birds are replaced by bats, doing the same thing. You are unlikely to get a good look at any of these, as they are all very fast and agile fliers.
Chimney Swift
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