Snake Bird
by Marvin Spates
Title
Snake Bird
Artist
Marvin Spates
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
On a fall day I saw this snake bird by the river resting after a meal of fresh fish. He seem content setting there so I took a few shots of him. I love how the cypress tree colors reflected in the water and made a nice back drop for the dark colored bird. Snake birds are most often call Cormorants. I enjoyed the moment, and I hope you do too!
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July 31st, 2013
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Comments (24)
Shirlena Rudder
I don't like snakes at all but this bird sketch is the honest truth. I love the combinations of yellow and black too.
Debbie Portwood
Wonderful shot Marvin! I also love the gold and hints of blue on the water.( v.f ) I never have heard that a Cormorant called a snake bird! I know that people have used them for fishing for a long time. Since I read a book, "Island of the blue dolphins" when I was a girl.. I later found out that the book is based on a real story. Sorry to ramble! :D
Marvin Spates replied:
Thank you Debbie, I am not sure why the name snake bird. I remember that story!!!
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Hello again Marvin, This sure is a beautiful bird!! I am enjoying this moment just like I was there. Great capture and another favorite. (I wonder why they are called snake birds. Oh, that's o.k,.you don't have to answer that question. LOL. Maybe I'd rather not know.) Love your site on FAA. Will come back soon. F/V
Marvin Spates replied:
Lol Anne thank you for your wonderful comments!!! I don't know why they have that name!!! Please visit again soon!!!
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