Friday, May 28, 2010

The Enchanting Snakebird

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I hope you're not tired of the Anhinga because I was really enamored by them! They're also referred to as the Snakebird because of their habit of only having the head above water while fishing.

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I loved watching them sun, so beautiful all spread out like that!

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I love their little puffy heads!

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And their modest splash of color amongst the black and white.

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Truly incredible birds!

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12 comments:

  1. I'm loving looking at each and every photo. I've never had the privilege of seeing an Anhinga, so I'm livving vicariously!

    Hoping and praying for that fifth butterfly...
    kayleen

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  2. They are beautifel with different kind of feathers and colors. I am happy taht you share this with us :-)

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  3. I guess I've only seen them wet. I didn't know they had such a fluffy hairdo. :) Great photos, as usual.

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  4. Beautiful portraits! Love the colors in the bird that you wouldn't think you'd see on a black bird. That teal around its eye stands right out. Great macros!

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  5. That is one formidable beak. Nice pics.

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  6. Wow...truly beautiful! Stunning creature...i am smitten!
    Kiki~

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  7. the Anhinga is a beautiful bird. love that collective color around his/ her eyes. and, it certainly knows how to carry a hairdo, doesn't it? lovely photos. thanks for sharing. have a great night.

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  8. Cool looking bird and great photos!

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  9. He is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Such great pictures!

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  10. He's a charmer alright! (Get it? Snakebird? Charmer? nevermind...)

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