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Down by the River #99
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I found this Anhinga sitting there enjoying the sun. He's also keeping an eye on the Gator thats coming towards him. I took this quick shot before the gator got to close and he flew off. Here's some information on this bird . The anhinga is a water bird. It does not have oil glands for waterproofing its feathers like most water birds. When it goes swimming its feathers get wet. This helps it dive and chase fish underwater. However when it is above water, it must spread its wings to dry in the sun. It can fly with wet feathers but not as well. The anhinga spears his prey with his pointed beak like an arrow. Sometimes the anhinga's thrust is so powerful that the anhinga has to swim to shore and pry the fish off his beak by rubbing it against a rock.

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::tigger3
04/28/09 12:50 AM GMT
A good and unique capture with a good a good informative narrative. I have never seen one of these I don't think anyway. Kudos on a fine capture. =^..^= sandi ♪
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.amishy
04/28/09 1:25 PM GMT
What a unique and wonderful bird capture! Your recent shots look like you're in the jungle Ed! Very exotic and beautiful! I am enjoying these posts! :)Ami
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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
::0930_23
04/28/09 1:58 PM GMT
I had never heard of this bird. Everytime I read anhinga I want to go Gezunteit or è ċċ Ha....stjie, ha....stjie, ha....stjie as C said they do in the Netherlands. Excellent shot and info Huck.

Tick* was here

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.Ramad
04/28/09 2:37 PM GMT
Never seen/heard of that bird before Ed. Beautiful nature shot! The sunlight and shadows make it even more interesting! Thanks for the info.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
::garrettparkinson
04/28/09 3:08 PM GMT
They sure love that pose. I guess that they spend so much
time under water chasing fish that they periodically have
to dry out. Nice capture Ed.
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::Jimbobedsel
04/28/09 3:12 PM GMT
Must be some kind of off breed heron, huh? Pretty neat. I like your info about the bird too. Nice shot.

Jimbob
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Is anybody out there?
.gonedigital
04/28/09 3:45 PM GMT
Fascinating bird, & narrative Ed, I'd like to this bird come to land with a spiked fish on its bill.
Thanks for sharing .. Phil
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Look after the wildlife folks
.HylianPrincess1985
04/28/09 4:14 PM GMT
Great shot. That log that the bird is on looks like a gator.
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Journeys end in lovers meeting...
::danika
04/28/09 5:23 PM GMT
I like the lighting on the Anhinga's wings. Wonderful capture Ed ... wish these birds were in the northern parts.
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.ohpampered1
04/28/09 9:17 PM GMT
Very cool narrative, and you really bring this photo to life. Great work.
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::cynlee
04/29/09 2:14 AM GMT
Great photo, Ed and a very interesting narrative about this bird.
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Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. —Japanese Proverb
.vangoughs
04/29/09 4:55 AM GMT
Nicely Done!
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.Lynthirteen
04/29/09 6:14 AM GMT
Another fine one. Well done Ed. Lyn.
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.icedancer
04/29/09 10:57 AM GMT
Wonderful capture Ed, he's drying his wings before take off. I sure would keep my eyes out for the gators too.
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Have a fabulous week everyone.

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