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Water Birds at Middle Path
Great Egret ~ Ardea Alba |
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A Great Egret enjoys some early morning winter warmth in a classic one-legged stance. |
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A Darter
Anhinga melanogaster
enjoys some early morning winter warmth |
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Breakfast |
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A Darter engaged in the slippery task of transferring a skewered but struggling fish safely into its mouth.
After fishing it is necessary to dry the wings for full flight. |
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Great Cormorants ~ Phalacrocorax sulcirostris |
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A Pair of Great Cormorants fishing together - they looked to be herding the fish underwater |
A Great Cormorant drys its wings after a fishing workout. |
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Great Cormorant |
Pelican ~ Pelecanus conspicillatus |
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A pelican glides its stately courses along the water - infrequent visitors they add a spectacular presence when landing or launching. |
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Continue your exploration of wildlife at Middle Path......
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