Never Underestimate An Anhinga

Never Under Estimate An Anhinga

This male Anhinga surfaced nearby and I could see a catch, just not very well.

I followed his path towards an old ramp surprised he didn’t just eat it. There are many around here that will steal the fish, or even grab him while he is occupied. The first image is not great but the story needed it. The rest are better.

Never Underestimate An Anhinga
Never Underestimate An Anhinga
Never Underestimate An Anhinga
Never Underestimate An Anhinga

After he climbed the ramp I noticed how he still had the fish ‘speared’ on his bill. While most diving birds grab hold of fish, Anhinga spear them underwater. At times they do it a little too good.

Never Underestimate An Anhinga
Never Underestimate An Anhinga

Once he figured how to loosen his catch, next was the head first issue. Fish gills can harm a bird, they must be eaten head first.

Never Underestimate An Anhinga
Never Underestimate An Anhinga

Finally he did a little fish flip…

Never Underestimate An Anhinga
Never Underestimate An Anhinga

A big fish, an even bigger mouth,

Tropical Anhinga in a swamp.

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