tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post379800423692130631..comments2024-03-12T08:48:54.735-04:00Comments on Red and the Peanut: An Anhinga sitting on a nest...Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-71112991950850278292011-11-22T07:23:50.757-05:002011-11-22T07:23:50.757-05:00Exquisite photos and I so enjoyed reading more abo...Exquisite photos and I so enjoyed reading more about this wonderful bird. I didn't know about their low metabolic rate, but that explains a lot! Anhingas are amazing creatures - thanks for giving us a great post about them!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304349794622823797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-69478155861125414562011-11-21T13:35:41.806-05:002011-11-21T13:35:41.806-05:00Kelly, these are outstanding photos and great info...Kelly, these are outstanding photos and great info. I love the head shot and bet it would make a great painting!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-87766513897736076702011-11-19T22:22:27.242-05:002011-11-19T22:22:27.242-05:00...I don't know...I'll have to look it up.......I don't know...I'll have to look it up. Google just popped up the Mockingbird is Florida's state bird...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-76521446745193454822011-11-19T22:08:05.061-05:002011-11-19T22:08:05.061-05:00Once again, some good info. I've seen them sun...Once again, some good info. I've seen them sunning, but didn't know how badly needed that heat. Aren't they the Florida state bird?Banjo52https://www.blogger.com/profile/04342397136888422440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-87969807978481445112011-11-16T10:25:52.475-05:002011-11-16T10:25:52.475-05:00...thanks, everyone! What an incredible bird, and ......thanks, everyone! What an incredible bird, and for me, until this summer, one I really only was able to see from afar. Up close the bird is stunning. The male's eye is red...it doesn't show up well enough in this photo, though. White the white bars and strips in the wing, he's very striking.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-53034227099319260832011-11-14T21:54:56.282-05:002011-11-14T21:54:56.282-05:00Striking bird! Wonderfully captured and shared, en...Striking bird! Wonderfully captured and shared, enjoyed the short video at the end too.Debbie Miller @HooootOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580580317271895694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-45421071237150533532011-11-14T21:28:09.392-05:002011-11-14T21:28:09.392-05:00Hi Kelly
A great post with great pictures. I nev...Hi Kelly <br /><br />A great post with great pictures. I never realized they were such a magnificent looking bird.<br /><br />GuyGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546069846136464138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-8967289705107370802011-11-14T16:07:58.174-05:002011-11-14T16:07:58.174-05:00Grand post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River...Grand post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-86996580539198124742011-11-14T12:39:56.759-05:002011-11-14T12:39:56.759-05:00I love Anhingas! I just got back from Florida and ...I love Anhingas! I just got back from Florida and saw a ton of them.Rob Ripmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204010629946659477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-15516134682089111972011-11-14T10:48:21.118-05:002011-11-14T10:48:21.118-05:00I have often seen the anhingas drying their wings,...I have often seen the anhingas drying their wings, but I haven't ever noticed their feet! It's surprising and a little amazing that they actually climb trees! I'll have to pay closer attention the next time I see one.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-33202723227127433772011-11-14T06:56:43.401-05:002011-11-14T06:56:43.401-05:00Wonderful find and photos Kelly
danWonderful find and photos Kelly<br /><br />danDan Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587246278289468905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-59600491281606802652011-11-14T06:28:34.198-05:002011-11-14T06:28:34.198-05:00What awesome photos!! I've had the pleasure, ...What awesome photos!! I've had the pleasure, but never got very good pictures to document my visits with this amazing bird. Thanks for all the info!KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-58607786435070446792011-11-14T03:12:16.781-05:002011-11-14T03:12:16.781-05:00Lovely photos! I hadn't heard of this bird be...Lovely photos! I hadn't heard of this bird before either so enjoyed reading about them.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801967071649685995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-74786192781711100682011-11-13T19:58:35.411-05:002011-11-13T19:58:35.411-05:00Your stunning photography never ceases to amaze me...Your stunning photography never ceases to amaze me.Janice Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795812571288753785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-40486298015289849732011-11-13T16:30:54.477-05:002011-11-13T16:30:54.477-05:00Beautiful pictures Kelly, as usual. Very interest...Beautiful pictures Kelly, as usual. Very interesting bird. Quick question - do they fly?Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-74273493405657399492011-11-13T15:16:35.368-05:002011-11-13T15:16:35.368-05:00Amazing photos of a beautiful bird-I must admit I ...Amazing photos of a beautiful bird-I must admit I had not heard of an Anhinga before. Thanks for all the info about them--most interesting and unusual birds. Mickie :)forgetmenothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389986333606868436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-84668573258159299502011-11-13T15:04:45.526-05:002011-11-13T15:04:45.526-05:00So majestic looking with that long neck.So majestic looking with that long neck.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-84382676155611732402011-11-13T14:23:45.362-05:002011-11-13T14:23:45.362-05:00Kjell and I took pictures of these birds at the Vi...Kjell and I took pictures of these birds at the Viera Wetlands, but didn't know what type of bird they were. What I found so interesting was the underwater swimming in alligator infested waters. <br /><br />Your images and information are, as always, outstanding!<br /><br />Greetings from Port Canaveral. One more week and we head North again. :)<br /><br />LoisLois Evensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-32782602907406744372011-11-13T13:46:41.966-05:002011-11-13T13:46:41.966-05:00wow---what a gorgeous bird... I love seeing that A...wow---what a gorgeous bird... I love seeing that Anhingas.. AND---thanks for giving us info on them... SO interesting... I love the one with his wings outstretched.... Awesome.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-66550144993848975332011-11-13T13:25:34.660-05:002011-11-13T13:25:34.660-05:00The lovely graceful Anhinga is completely new to m...The lovely graceful Anhinga is completely new to me, Kelly. Enjoyed the links and your wonderful photos.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-71982056139808989632011-11-13T13:15:53.048-05:002011-11-13T13:15:53.048-05:00Your images always take my breath away. I love the...Your images always take my breath away. I love the Anhinga and thanks to you, now see all their amazing colors. I had no idea of the coloring on their tails! Don't you just love their calligraphic necks?Pam Johnson Brickellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927455773097702525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-37839978667243295712011-11-13T13:00:15.699-05:002011-11-13T13:00:15.699-05:00That's beautiful, especially the second one, i...That's beautiful, especially the second one, it is fantastic.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-33943257627239635942011-11-13T12:53:35.281-05:002011-11-13T12:53:35.281-05:00I have never even heard of a such a bird - they ar...I have never even heard of a such a bird - they are beautiful, and your photos are just amazing (as always). You do get to see a wonderful variety of birds, and thank you for sharing. I soooo enjoy your blog. I swear I learn something new every time I visit it!Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-76663114037276307142011-11-13T12:41:56.049-05:002011-11-13T12:41:56.049-05:00really fabulous shots. i especially enjoyed the c...really fabulous shots. i especially enjoyed the close-up of the head and neck showing his 'hairs'. very, very cool.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981450248684029870.post-86214373679506705362011-11-13T12:29:33.403-05:002011-11-13T12:29:33.403-05:00Have never seen this bird before but he is absolut...Have never seen this bird before but he is absolutely gorgeous and you captured him well. CarolCarol Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00072033556414487738noreply@blogger.com