Rays or Skates

[Andy A]

There are literally hundreds of rays or skates in various schools off Blue Mountain Beach this morning. They are moving from East to West but I don't know if they are near any other beaches or not. Quite a sight and as long as I've lived here, I have never seen them in this abundance.

 

[sunspotbaby]

Maybe these? We might be seeing all kinds of wildlife that we don't usually see much of, due to all the disruption in the Gulf.

Beachgoers treated to cownose ray sighting (PHOTO GALLERY) | ray, beachgoers, sighting - News - Northwest Florida Daily News

 

[Will B]

Maybe these? We might be seeing all kinds of wildlife that we don't usually see much of, due to all the disruption in the Gulf.

Beachgoers treated to cownose ray sighting (PHOTO GALLERY) | ray, beachgoers, sighting - News - Northwest Florida Daily News

This is normal behavior for them. I'm not sure I would attribute it to the spill just yet. They are following food and the move is more than likely temperature related...

 

[Gidget]

Lucky you got to see such an event Andy! Bring your camera next time - you never know what you might see.

I hope this is normal and that they are not escaping from oil in their usual neck of the gulf.

G

 

[Em]

I held my polarized sunglasses up to the camera lens to get this shot from Bud and Alley's at while dining, today. The color is a bit off due to the sunglasses, but it cut through the glare.

 

[Gidget]

BEAUTIFUL - thanks so much for sharing. You take great pics - I always enjoy seeing them.

G

 

[Arkiehawg]

They are amazing. I saw large pods a couple of weeks again while cobia fishing.

Here is a picture that a friend of mine took last year while sailing South of the Keys.

 

[Dylan]

there were a bunch in Grayton just a little bit ago...didn't have my baggies on, now I'm heading back to have a swim with em!

 

[Lynnie]

Really beautiful, All Y'all

 

[Gidget]

Just got in from swimming laps at BMB. Rays were there!!! It was super cool to see them and swim close to them - but not too close ;-) Lifeguard said they were in fact sting rays and moondoggie got closer during his laps and said he could see the stingers.

They were very pretty to watch though.

G