Went Birding Today

tmlphoto

Lucked out on a few BIF shots today.






What the heck is this dude?

John Mueller

I would say you lucked out.
Very Sweet

Osprey Whisperer

Some nice BIF captures, Thomas.

Angelo

Very, very nice. I'd like to know what #4 is also.

Osprey Whisperer

It's an ANHINGA.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Anhinga.html

bfjr

Nicely done Thomas

1st two are keepers

jwear

4 is a very good shot

tmlphoto

Thanks everyone and thanks for the ID Bird Man. My brother in law says they like to call them "Water Turkeys" down here. That is a very neat website BTW, thanks for the link.

Osprey Whisperer

tmlphoto wrote:

Thanks everyone and thanks for the ID Bird Man. My brother in law says they like to call them "Water Turkeys" down here. That is a very neat website BTW, thanks for the link.

You're welcome, Thomas. THe anhinga is a really strange and interesting bird. They are pretty common around here (venice/sarasota Florida). I even have them in my backyard. They make a very unusual "call". Very distinctive. They are not very colorful..but I really like the high contrast B&W look. They are a "swimming" bird and the pic I posted is of one drying it's feathers. I guess they are not "water protected" like most birds. Seems this is so they don't float and can dive for fish. They must dry them off before they can fly very well. I about died laughing when this guy climb up on the decoy to dry off.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Photosbychuck

Hi, Thomas
Wow, Great bird photos.
I am going to go out a try to get a good bird photo today.
I have never seen one of the Anhinga birds around this area.

Take Care,
Chuck Cassidy,
Marshall, NC
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marshall_fun

Harryb

Excellent shots especially #3.