Perched on a low branch, over the water and not leaving.

He was keeping an eye on us but I guess the spot was too good to give up on.

So strange to have that face stare into my face.
While they look so calm and harmless when drying out, or sitting around, they are one of the ‘beasts’ of a swamp. The Alligator is about the only thing that scares them.
Beautiful portraits of this interesting bird! On the second photo Anhinga looks so funny and so touching.
They are strange birds but over time I have come to appreciate them.
Fine photos! Comic expressions too.
Everything about them is comical, except the sharp beak. 😂
Great close up!
Guarding his branch LOL
Those goofy eyes are funny when that beak is a safe distance. Cool close up!
Yeah, that beak a deadly