Flip Fishing

Earlier this week I saw an anhinga using the standard flip method while fishing in the marsh pond.

Anhingas are among my favorite bird action to watch and photograph.

27 thoughts on “Flip Fishing”

Steve Gingold on April 25, 2015 at 2:23 pm said:

“Standard flip method”? Are there others? Probably the young ones have to try something different to rebel before settling on what has worked forever. 🙂 You know what else is standard? The look on the fish. 😯

Nice grabs, Phil…and Anhinga dude.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 2:30 pm said:
  
  Well sometimes if the fish isn’t totally impaled and stuck on the end of that sharp bill they can quickly gulp it down.
  I prefer this method though because it’s more fun to watch. 😀
  Thanks for looking Steve.
  
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dinajohnston on April 25, 2015 at 4:00 pm said:

Nice details! Love the colors around his eye.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  Some are still in breeding color, but that is getting dimmer every day. Glad you liked these pics!
  
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Raewyn's Photos on April 25, 2015 at 4:22 pm said:

Great captures. Love them.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks, glad you liked seeing the anhinga!
  
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Gunta on April 25, 2015 at 4:52 pm said:

Wasn’t there something about you trying that with M&Ms at some point? Or am I thinking of someone else?

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  Yeah that was me, thanks for remembering. Had to be either you or Lyle. 😀
  
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The Lite Rider on April 25, 2015 at 5:49 pm said:

That is some great action captured. Ouch! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  Ouch is right! Thanks for looking.
  
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donna213 on April 25, 2015 at 6:49 pm said:

That bird really is an acrobat. That is one beautiful toss in the air. I like how you catch them at the perfect moment.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  These birds are among the best athletes out there. An anhinga could play center field or shortstop for the NY Yankees.
  
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Andy Oldham on April 25, 2015 at 7:04 pm said:

Excellent!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 7:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking these out Andy and glad you liked seeing the anhinga in action!
  
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  - Andy Oldham on April 25, 2015 at 8:40 pm said:
    
    I learn a lot from your photography. Thanks!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 10:26 pm said:
      
      That’s great to hear!
      
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foxleylady on April 25, 2015 at 7:15 pm said:

I know this is so clever, but ………..! I think I need Thea here!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 25, 2015 at 10:30 pm said:
  
  Oh I know what you mean Maggie, dear Thea definitely adds something extra special to your whole outlook on so many aspects of your life. That is a blessing for sure. And I’m so thrilled y’all get to share that and my photos are sometimes a small part of it.
  
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anyone4curryandotherthings on April 26, 2015 at 1:33 am said:

Brilliant photos, Phil. To me, each one always tells a little story. Thank you.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 26, 2015 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Thanks very much I greatly appreciate you looking and commenting and I’m happy you enjoy the photos.
  
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need2fly on April 26, 2015 at 5:39 am said:

Wow, nice capture!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:30 am said:
  
  Thanks very much I appreciate that!
  
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Jean-Paul Cerny on April 26, 2015 at 11:36 am said:

very good shots 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:30 am said:
  
  Thank you Jean-Paul!
  
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naturesnippets on April 27, 2015 at 7:36 am said:

You must be able to hold your breath a long time. I found myself holding mine looking at the pictures. Amazing!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:32 am said:
  
  I’m still working on getting the timing down on these guys. Just when I think I have it figured out they change something on me.
  
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  - naturesnippets on May 3, 2015 at 11:59 am said:
    
    It keeps you coming back and they sure like it.
    
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