An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows that very well. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/ K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG

Beautiful plumage! > On 20 Mar 2024, at 12:53, Alan Cole <wisselstroom8@gmail.com> wrote: > >  An African Snake Darter at Lake Panic, near Skukuza Camp, Kruger Park. > Unfortunately back lit. These birds are closely related to Cormorants but > swim with their bodies totally immersed giving the impression of a swimming > snake. The second image (by a fellow photographer, Ian van Romburgh) shows > that very well. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/53599214819/ > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51790648710/ > > K5 & Sigma 170-500 DG >