Anhinga Fishing

The Anhinga is a water bird of the warmer parts of the Americas

Tony Payne

The Anhinga, sometimes called a Snakebird, Darter, American Darter, or Water Turkey, is a water bird of the warmer parts of the Americas. It is a cormorant-like bird with a very long neck, and often swims with only the neck above water.

Published by Tony Payne

Tony Payne is a freelance writer who lives on the South Coast of England with his wife Debbie. He has worked in the IT Industry all his life, and has been writing on various sites for the last 10 years. T...  View profile

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  • Debbie Gavazzi9/11/2010

    Looks like he was drying his wings. Great photos. Nice catch with the camera. :)

  • Laura Everly7/30/2010

    Great action pictures. Laura Everly

  • Tony Jingo7/29/2010

    Nice shots!

  • Jaipi Sixbear7/29/2010

    beautiful bird and lovely pics!

  • Michael Segers7/29/2010

    Anhingas are among my favorite creatures. Since their feathers aren't waterproof, they have to let them dry, with their wings outstretched.

  • Mildred Windham7/29/2010

    Wow what some great shot's, never heard of this kind of bird..

  • Dawn Fisher7/29/2010

    Love traveling with you, great shots.

  • Abby Greenhill7/29/2010

    Nice job, never saw one of these I don't think!

  • Mike Powers7/29/2010

    Superb photos, Tony!

  • Janet Hunt7/29/2010

    Beautiful bird! Great photos! :-)

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