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Jan 07, 2014 11:56 |  #1

I'm pretty sure this is the Anhinga.. since I'm still learning I won't be certain until someone can confirm for me.

This guy was funny. He climbed up the tree and fell down a few times, like a cartoon. Got himself tangled up in some old fishing line in the branches, and then broke free. Then once at the top, it looked like he just fell out in to the water and went completely submerged! I thought he just died, flopped over and drown. I didn't realize they go under for long periods of time. Then his long head popped up and away he swam.

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Jan 07, 2014 12:11 |  #2

Nice shots Patrick, this is actually a gal. They spend so much time drying their wings only do dive right back in. They're excellent divers and that harpoon is very effective.


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Jan 07, 2014 12:27 |  #3

great work!!


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Jan 07, 2014 12:28 |  #4

Very nice shots Patrick. Enjoyed the story behind the shots also. :)


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Jan 07, 2014 12:58 |  #5

Lovely sharp shots Patrick.


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Jan 17, 2014 10:26 |  #6

Thank you everyone!


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Jan 17, 2014 11:20 |  #7

Very nice shots, Patrick; goofy birds, aren't they?
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Jan 17, 2014 14:15 |  #8

Love the story, love the photos!


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Jan 17, 2014 14:26 |  #9

funny story, great shots Patrick.


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