Blue heron on edge of waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of Great Blue Heron at edge of water with much vegetation in background.
Various feeding near mangrovesEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of birds feeding near mangroves and other plants; "Egrets and Spoonbills feeding".
Two anhingas on treeEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of two Anhinga's in a tree, one grooming, one with wings spread. Anhinga 4. Caption reads: "Wet Anhinga's spread their wings and preen in an overhanging willow. The drying out process may go on for an hour or so before the birds attempt to fly. Here the female preens while the male spreads his wings in the sun." Photo by M. Woodbridge Williams, National Park Service. Locality: Royal Palm Photo Source: Keywords: Wildlife. UNDATED. .
Close-up of two gallinules on branchEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of two Gallinules, one on branch, the second poking in the water.
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."
Group of birds feeding in shallow waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceSix birds feeding in shallow water, mangroves in background. Polyester Copy Negative.
Two views of spoonbills feedingEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceTwo views of Spoonbills feeding, alligator in background; "Spoonbills Feeding".
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".