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Anhinga with sun shining through its throat

 
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Mar 17, 2013 10:30 |  #1

Took this in October at Shark Valley, the Everglades, Florida

fascinating bird from the cormorant family which swims underwater and then dries off with its wings held out (it does not have the oily waterproff protection on its feathers which would hinder swimming)

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Mar 17, 2013 10:51 |  #2

Great capture James!


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Mar 17, 2013 10:58 |  #3

Yes, great capture. Anhingas rule! Such fascinating birds. Shark valley is a wildlife gold mine!




  
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Mar 17, 2013 11:03 |  #4

Flo wrote in post #15724381 (external link)
Great capture James!

Thank you Flo
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Mar 17, 2013 11:04 |  #5

photohistorian wrote in post #15724401 (external link)
Yes, great capture. Anhingas rule! Such fascinating birds. Shark valley is a wildlife gold mine!

Much appreciated - I would love to go back some day soon, but it's a big trip form the UK :cry:


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