When small fish are encountered, the beak snaps shut. The birds never see the prey they're about to catch. The feeding technique is as stunning as the streamlined dimensions of the birds. Nesting on a Jersey Beach' transports viewers to the inner lives of the skimmers. The survival of the Champagne Island colony is pitted against searing temperatures on the sand, predators, Atlantic Nor'easters, and thousands of sun-seeking vacationers at one of the world's most popular resorts.
Viewers witness the entire life cycle of the skimmers.