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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

Florida Red-bellied Cooter and the Ahninga., Bonita Bay Golf Club hole #13 of the Bay Island Course:  Bonita Springs, Fl., USA
The Turtle and the Anhinga

Species: Florida Red-bellied Cooter and the Ahninga. | Location: Bonita Bay Golf Club hole #13 of the Bay Island Course: Bonita Springs, Fl., USA

I was leading an educational bird tour at my golf club, Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, Fl. and while we were

standing on an elevated tee over the lake you could see something in the distance. After looking through the binos I had to get closer to the subject but first had to take the group to another hole to see some alligators. Twenty minutes had passed and I thought there was no way that the anhinga was still there but it was and stayed another 10 minutes. What a treat for all to see!

About The Photographer

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I am out most days photographing wildlife and conducting educational bird tours at our golf club. I have been photographing since the age of 5! I also have completed the Florida Master Naturalist's Program.
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