Dinner To Go
This anhinga caught himself a nice size fish and decided to take it to go. Well almost…
Anhingas fish by swimming under water and spearing a fish on the end of their sharp bill. Then normally they flip the fish up off their bill and eat it right there in the water while swimming along. It’s possible for the bird to flip a fish and lose it back into the water. This guy must have decided he didn’t want to take any chances with the evening’s main course so he took it out of the water, climbed up onto the grassy bank at the edge of the marsh, and finished his entrée on land.
The anhinga didn’t end up going too far with his takeaway meal, but it was more of an order to go then usual!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Oh My God! The fish sees where he goes 🙂 Amazing shot. Thank you dear Phil, love, nia
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Thank you for your very kind words Nia!
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Wow… you have captured the action perfectly 🙂
Incredible shots 🙂
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I appreciate that very much and I’m happy you like the photos!
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Another one for Thea to say, “Now Granny”!
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Heh heh, well at least I hope Thea is having fun looking at the pictures! 🙂
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WOW…unbelievable captures! These are fantastic Phil.
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Hey thanks a bunch Edith, so glad you liked seeing our hungry anhinga!
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There’s a mouth a dentist could love! Once again you captured the action in style.
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Well this bird would not have any problems when asked to…open wide! Thanks glad you liked these, the anhinga is one of my all time favorite bird actions to capture.
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Well what can I say, Phil? Going, going, GONE, complete with beseeching eye. 😦
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I knew the minute I saw the anhinga with this big fish there could potentially be a fishie face issue for you. Yikes!
Well I appreciate you checking out these photos despite the up close feeling of it all. 🙂
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Yes, and despite the fact that I’m just about to go to bed and will most probably dream of terrified fishie eyes. 😯
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Hope you have nice happy dreams of nice happy fishies! 🙂
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Oh my gosh, look at that mouth😂😂😂….great capture, Phil
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They can sure open wide and fit down a much larger fish then you would think! Thanks for checking these out.
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Goodness… What a series! Different from others you’ve done though. 🙂
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The anhinga is one of my favorite bird actions to watch and photograph. They can be quite active!
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Oh, that poor fish! GREAT capture of instant meal. What a mouthful! 🙂 🙂
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We do sometimes feel bad for the fish, it can’t be a pleasant demise. The anhingas usually make it go quick though.
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Excellent!
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Thanks much I appreciate you looking and commenting!
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He super-sized his fish dinner. Wonderful series of photos Phil. I think I would like seeing this bird fish too.
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He did super size his fish dinner. I bet he was happy too, because mostly all I have been seeing them catch are the tiny popcorn sized fish even though I see big ones jumping out there.
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Stunning photographs, your work just keeps getting better and better.
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I appreciate that very much Charlie, thank you.
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That makes my throat hurt just looking at it! Each time I think you can’t outdo yourself, you do.
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It never fails to amaze me ho they can expand their throat and those long skinny necks to get down a good size fish but they do.
Thanks for the kind words.
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Awesome series.
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I appreciate you looking and commenting, thanks.
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Amazing action shot….and an illustration of the circle of life. Thanks, Phil.
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Love the details with the blood on the fish. Looks yummy!!!
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Wonderful shots of the meal. RH
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Jeeez, that’s a huge one… 🙂 Lasts for a few days, eh?
Greetz, Thee
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Wow these are great I wonder what the fish is thinking going in.
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I wish we could see the fish going down inside the Anhinga.
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Imagine the view the fish has.
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Still think its fascinating seeing the fish looking into the Anhinga’s beak as he’s going in.
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