Dow Texas Operations Skimmer Day

Title: Dow Texas Operations Skimmer Day
Location: Dow A-41 gate located on FM 523 which is 1 mile south of Hwy 332 and FM 523 intersection
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Description: This free public event provides a rare opportunity to view one of the largest nesting colonies of Black Skimmers on the Texas Gulf Coast. Black Skimmers are considered colonial waterbirds because they nest in large colonies. These unique birds have a longer lower mandible than upper. They feed by flying low over the water, opening their bills, and skimming the water with their lower mandible to catch small fish. No other North American bird has mandibles that are different lengths! Meet at the Dow A-41 gate located on FM 523 which is 1 mile south of Hwy 332 and FM 523 intersection for shuttles to the site.
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2011-06-25
End Time: 12:00