Anhinga, American Darter, Snake-bird, Anhinga Anhinga, swimming in water, head and neck above water, body below surface, water lilies, mangroves, Nariva Swamp, Trinidad
Anhinga, Darter or Snake-bird, Anhinga Anhinga, fish in beak, amongst reeds, found in Central and South America, Caribbean, in lakes, inland water, swamps and mangroves, Nariva Swamp, Trinidad
African Spoon bill Chobe reflection all-white water bird spoon-shaped bill long legs bare face pink sweeping sweep motion captures small crustaceans aquatic insects fish frogs Botswana Africa
Helmeted Guinea-fowl Chobe charcoal-grey gray bird spotted white bare face skin blue red around eyes horny casque helmet shape sits on crown flocks dry wood areas Chobe river termites beetles seeds eggs laid on ground noisy tarentaal Africa Botswana bird
African Fish Eagle & Fish dinner large rust brown snow white chest head waterways evocative cry call swoops on prey fish pirates scavengers other birds Botswana Africa Chobe River
Botswana Africa African Elephants sunset drinking splashing splash mammal wildlife Botswana Africa African Elephants sunset silhouette drinking trunks elephant glare fun Botswana Chobe silhouetted thirsty mammal wild life bush Chobe River outdoors bush game reserve tusks sun calender photograph art arty dream visual exciting excite travel safari huge herds calves
Description
During the dry September October season huge concentrations of elephant in there thousands have migrated up through Namibia and Etosha Pan to find food water and companionship along the Chobe River and in the Caprivi/Linyanti swamp area. Breeding herds (young and female elephants headed by a matriarch) are commonly seen in these regions. Midday to late afternoon is an especially rewarding time as the herds move to the rivers to drink. The 50 000 elephants that live in the park Botswana Africa African Elephants sunset drinking splashing splash mammal wildlife