
PINWR Sunday: Snakebird
by terranovabay
The long sinuous neck of the Anhinga lives up to its nickname of snakebird like this female at Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. The long dexterous neck comes in handy when pursuing fish underwater for a meal but the waterlogged feathers don’t help. After emerging from the water, the bird opens its wings to help dry them faster. From the OspreyWatch project.
Categories: Nature • Tags: Anhinga, Anhinga anhinga, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, PINWR, snakebird