Close-up of American BitternEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceWildlife. Close up of American Bittern. ANHINGA TRAIL - "Located in Royal Palm Hammock near the Homestead entrance, is one of the most popular wildlife shows in the park. From the paths and bridge-like boardwalks of the swampy trails, visitors are promised views of droves of alligators basking in the sun as well as the beautiful long-tailed anhinga, a skilled 'fisherman,' feasting on the profusion of freshwater fish that fill the watery sloughs of the Royal Palm area."
Close-up of Anhinga swallowing fishEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose-up of Anhinga swallowing fish; "Anghina 3. However in most cases, with slight shakes of the head, the Anhinga deftly flips the fish loose and snatches it head downwards-always. If she tried swallowing the bream tail first, the sharp fin rays and scales would catch in her throat."
Close-up of Anhinga with fishEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of Anhinga with fish speared on its beak; "Anhinga feeding on bluegill".
Close-up of Swallow Tailed Kite and chicksEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of Swallow Tailed Kite landing on nest with two chicks; "6 x 4, pg. 77 no Legend. Bled to top & sides."
Close-up of anhinga chickEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of head and neck of young Anhinga; "Downy young Anhinga 20 days old in nest on Anhinga Trail".
Close-up of anhinga swallowing a fishEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceWildlife. Close up of Anhinga swallowing a fish; "Anhinga-the habit of swimming around almost totally submerged with its snaky neck gliding above water like a white periscope has won the anhinga the nickname of snake bird. A skilled fisherman, this beautiful, large bird seeks its quarry by swimming underwater, speaking the fish with its beak, then tosses it into the air, catching it, and gulping it down in one fell swoop."
Close-up of anhinga with fishEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of Anhinga's head and neck above water with fish speared on beak; "Anhinga feeding on bluegill".
Close-up of noddy tern with eggEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up frontal view of bird with one egg by breast; "Noddy Tern sitting on eggs".
Close-up of pelican perched in treeEverglades National Park; National Park ServicePhotographic Record Card: "Tavernier-Pelicans." Close up view of pelican in a tree; "Pelicans". Locality: Tavernier.
Close-up of snowy egret in treeEverglades National Park; National Park ServicePhotographic Record Card: "Anhinga Trail." Close up view of a Snowy Egret in a tree. Locality: Anhinga Trail.
Close-up of spoonbills feeding in shallowsEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of eight spoonbills (some only partially visible) wading and feeding; "Spoonbills" Locality: Photo Source: Keywords: Wading Birds.