Anhinga Dries His Wings After Under Water Fishing
Jan 10, 2020 21:46:58 #
We have several of these birds that fish our pond every morning. Since all of their fishing is under water, their feathers get waterlogged. It is a common sight to see them standing with outstretched wings and fanned tail for quite some time waiting for their feathers to dry.
Jan 10, 2020 21:52:15 #
Jan 10, 2020 22:32:41 #
Nice narrative and photographs.
-Bob
-Bob
Hereford wrote:
We have several of these birds that fish our pond every morning. Since all of their fishing is under water, their feathers get waterlogged. It is a common sight to see them standing with outstretched wings and fanned tail for quite some time waiting for their feathers to dry.
Jan 10, 2020 23:02:42 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
It's amazing that the anhingas, cormorants have to dry their feathers before they fly, they should have evolved by now. Nice work!
Jan 11, 2020 03:34:26 #
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Jan 11, 2020 10:43:10 #
Hereford wrote:
We have several of these birds that fish our pond every morning. Since all of their fishing is under water, their feathers get waterlogged. It is a common sight to see them standing with outstretched wings and fanned tail for quite some time waiting for their feathers to dry.
The 3rd & 4th images are winners in my book. Put em on your wall !
Jan 11, 2020 10:44:33 #
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Jan 11, 2020 12:00:41 #
Hereford wrote:
We have several of these birds that fish our pond every morning. Since all of their fishing is under water, their feathers get waterlogged. It is a common sight to see them standing with outstretched wings and fanned tail for quite some time waiting for their feathers to dry.
I like 4 especially, seeing the back side of the wings.
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