AnhingaKings Mountain National Military ParkAnhinga 11 6 4
Anhinga and three coots in waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceNOTE 1: Close up of Anhinga's head sticking out of water near 3 coots; "Anhinga and coots are among the numerous water birds finding sanctuary in ENP. NOTE 2: Unlike other water birds, the Anhinga has no oil on its feathers to repell water, thus quickly becomes soaked and sinks with only the head-snakelike-remaining above the water. In contrast, the "oily" coot in this picture, bob easily along on the surface."
Anhinga and various water birds in pondEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of Anhinga on rock beside pond drying wings, two other birds swimming in foreground and more in back; "Once again the ponds & sloughs were filled by the welcome rains. Wildlife returns to the Park. After swimming for his dinner the Anhinga (lower right) spreads his wings to dry."
Anhinga birds perched on trees by waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServicePhotographic Record Card: "Anhinga Trail, Royal Palm." View of (birds) Anhinga's on trees and on the plants.
Anhinga hopping out of waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of Anhinga hopping out of water on to bank; "Anhinga 8. Sodden male Anhinga clambers from Taylor Slough. Wings loaded with water, flight is most difficult. The author has only seen when anhingas fly when alarmed."
Anhinga with fish speared on beakEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of Anhinga with a fish on it's beak. No. 2 caption reads: "Sometimes the bird drives its beak into an oversized bream so hard that the mandibles are spread and no amount of head shaking can loosen the fish. In this case, the anhinga, with head pointed vertically, will swim to the nearest shore and hook the fish loose on a rock or branch."
Anhinga with speared bluegill fishEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of Anhinga with bluegill speared on its beak; 1966; "Anhinga spear fisherman extraelinary".
Anhinga's head above water, Anhinga Trail, February 1968Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of Anhinga's head above water, rest of bird is submerged; "Anhinga on Anhinga Trail"; "Copy internegative made from slide".
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