Anhinga Sunning its Wings
I have been reliably informed that the Anhinga stands with its wings open to dry in the sunlight as they lack the natural oils in their feathers that other aquatic birds do. This one stood in this single pose much longer than my patience for it to move. I got about 10 of the same shot before giving up…
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Ibis
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Walking on Water?
I think this is the same Great Blue Heron as in a few posts ago, or the same mistaken identification.
(These pictures were shot a couple of weeks ago – everything’s shut now and we’re complying with attempts to halt the spread of Covid-19 by not going out except for necessities).
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Pointed
From Google image search I’m identifying this as a great blue heron. Either that or I’ve made a great big mistake.
(These pictures were shot a couple of weeks ago – everything’s shut now and we’re complying with attempts to halt the spread of Covid-19 by not going out except for necessities).
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Storks Seeking Situations?
Actually ibises, I think, but hard to resist characterizing the juxtaposition…
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Takeoff and Landing
Takeoff
flight
cruising altitude
landing, Sarasota Bay, Florida
Click any image to see them all enlarged.
