I do hope I don't offend Anhinga lovers, but I find this bird of southern swamps to be one weird bird. It is sometimes called the darter, or snake bird. When fishing, only its head is seen wiggling about like a snake.
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| Anhinga - male |
In Florida last month, I watched as it swam, rather slowly, under water looking for fish.
Like cormorants, it has to dry its wings after being in the water.
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| Anhinga - male |
Sexes are easily distinguished. The female in the following photo appears to be near the nest which appears to be occupied by the male.
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| Anhinga - female |
But ... come back in a couple of days for what I find is the definition of weirdness in this bird.
I had never heard of the Anhinga before reading your post. Fantastic photos of this unique couple.
ReplyDeleteHe is sooo beautiful, soo special and funny and really exceptional!!!!
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Drying off his magnificient feathers on the tree; too funny and very cute too!!
...and what a "superswimmer" he is! The first photography is SUBLIME:
I do love the leaves on the water...they frame this elegant head so beautiful!!
Have a sunny and happy start in the spring, Chris!
ciao ciao elvira
I remember my first views of this species in Florida many years ago ... snake bird would have been a better name.
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