Drying and preening after a swim in a duckweed covered pond, this Anhinga was showing off his flexible neck.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 6, 2024
Anhinga Preening
Category Archives: Water Birds
Brown Pelican, Three-eyed Reflection
Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC
February 9, 2024
Horned Grebe
It was a grey day and a mostly grey bird so not much contrast, but this Horned Grebe gave me quite a show.
He circled around in front of me, and even gave a flap…
and a stretch.
I was expected him to dive, which I had seen him do when I was some distance from him.
Diving wasn’t in his plan and he paddled away towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC
February 9, 2024
Cormorants Out On A Limb
And check out those feet!
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
February 15, 2024
Single Coot In Swamp
Not far from the duo of Common Gallinule I spotted among the marsh reeds, a single American Coot was paddling along.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
February 15, 2024
Common Gallinule In Swamp
We’ve reached the time of winter when last year’s grasses and reeds are dried out and falling over. This opens the view into the swamps, in this case to watch a duo of Common Gallinule.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
February 15, 2024
Cormorants in the Spoonie Tree
Yes, the Spoonie Tree is still upright!
And on this morning the reflections were mirror-perfect.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
February 15, 2024
Anhinga With A View
This Anhinga had the best seat on the Ashley River for end of the day contemplation.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
January 25, 2024
American White Pelicans, Closer
American White Pelicans follow the fish when they are feeding, back and forth. The “forth” was good for me as they came a bit closer to the pond edge.
Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Florida
December 31, 2023
American White Pelicans, Plus One
I was delighted to see a small flock of American White Pelicans feeding in a pond on our recent trip to Florida.
This fellow was happy to find them, too…
And ever so gracefully this huge bird dropped on in.
He had perfect alignment with the feeding flock…
And joined right in while the rest never missed a beat.
From All About Birds: The American White Pelican is one of the largest North American birds
MEASUREMENTS, Both Sexes
Length: 50.0-65.0 in (127-165 cm)
Weight: 158.7-317.5 oz (4500-9000 g)
Wingspan: 96.1-114.2 in (244-290 cm)
Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Florida
December 31, 2023