Male Mute Swan in the dark reeds, guarding his mate and cygnet brood while they rest #swan #muteswan #bird #ornithology #waterbird #pond #bondedpair #birdwatching #birdphotography #naturephotography #bird-brilliance #birdcaptures #birdlove #birdfreaks #spring #birdbehaviour
Soggy Anhinga
Wing drying time! It seemed to me like poor design that a waterbird would have to dedicate so much time to drying out wings, where it seems so vulnerable to predation. But, the lack of oil on the wings (and denser bones) allows them to swim stealthily underwater for longer stretches (as opposed to straight diving) to stalk some prey. #anhinga #Everglades #waterbird #waterbirds #birdcaptures #bird_extreme #bird_illife #your_best_birds #nuts_about_birds #birds_capture #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdphotos #bird_brilliance #birdfreaks #naturephotography #birdlife #canonphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography