Monday, November 26, 2018

Anhingas at Sweetwater Wetlands, Gainesville, FL: 11-18-18




Female Anhinga drying her wings





These birds do not have oil glands for waterproofing their feathers like most water birds.  When they swim, they get wet which allows them to move more efficiently under water but when they leave the water, they must spread their wings and dry in the sun.





Resting





Male




Flight feathers look like thin fingers




Beautiful feathers on its long tail that accounts for its nickname, “water turkey."




Swallowing a fish






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