With their long tail Anhinga are more suited to branch or dock sitting, I don’t often see one standing on the ground.

I wasn’t going to see this one for long, either.
Ready…

Set…

Liftoff!

Feet tucked in…

And away she went…

Ashley River Park, Summerville, SC
August 1, 2023
Nice shots Ellen, almost like a video 🙂
Thanks, Rudi. It was easy to follow him, seemed like he was in slow motion.