Anhinga

rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
edited September 29, 2009 in Wildlife
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From Wikipedia: "When necessary, the Anhinga will dry out its wings and feathers. It will perch for long periods with its wings spread to allow the drying process, as do cormorants. If it attempts to fly while its wings are wet, it has great difficulty getting off the water and takes off by flapping vigorously while 'running' on the water. Anhinga will often search for food in small groups."

Shot on boat cruise in Tortuguero, Costa Rica.
40D, 70-200 f/4 IS with 1.4X at 280 mm, ISO 800, f 5.6, 1/1250 sec.
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