Anhinga drying off (Page 3): Thanks, Fran. I often see them sunning themselves, but this flurry of activity was a first for me.

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Jun 2, 2022 12:37:46 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Ben's nana wrote:

Really nice captures, Mike. That was quite the ritual for drying off
Fran

Thanks, Fran. I often see them sunning themselves, but this flurry of activity was a first for me.

Jun 2, 2022 12:38:14 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

JRiepe wrote:

Nice catch Mike.

I am happy that you enjoyed the set, Jerry.

Jun 2, 2022 12:38:51 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

randave2001 wrote:

Talk about a bad hair day!

And not a hair dryer anywhere! Thanks for looking, Dave.

Jun 2, 2022 12:39:21 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

MT native wrote:

Very interesting looking bird. Great series.

I appreciate your generous comments, Dennis.

Jun 2, 2022 12:40:01 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

kpmac wrote:

Excellent, Mike. Sharp and well-composed.

It is your fault, Ken (LOL).

Jun 2, 2022 12:40:51 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

darolwintle wrote:

nice series Utah mike from Utah Darol

Thanks, Darol, I will be posting Utah shots soon.

Jun 2, 2022 12:41:22 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

sippyjug104 wrote:

A cute moment in time.

It was for me, Gary. Thanks for looking.

Jun 2, 2022 13:33:16 #

srsincary Loc: Cary, NC

UTMike wrote:

I have posted many shots of anhingas sunning their wings to dry off after diving. This set shows an anhinga flapping its wings in preparation for its sun bath. I caught this anhinga in a flurry of wing movement with my high speed shutter setting. The result is several different wing positions.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Good sequence, Mike. (S)he doesn't look very happy while wet. Makes sense, since wet feathers lead to poor aerodynamics. 🙂

Jun 2, 2022 13:35:31 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

srsincary wrote:

Good sequence, Mike. (S)he doesn't look very happy while wet. Makes sense, since wet feathers lead to poor aerodynamics. 🙂

Thanks, Ronnie. The wing flapping was high speed, it wanted to get rid of the water.

Jun 2, 2022 14:14:04 #