Anhinga Preening Greg Lawson Aluminous™ Presentation Options:Glossy Image with Hanger A Great blue heron glides

A Great blue heron glides over its freshwater habitat in the Southwest USA

Washington is a tulip capital of North America and all were blushing bright red

The approach of winter weather sends whales from colder northern climes to the Hawaiian Islands where they  favor the comparatively warm waters to breed and calve

The small ribbon of blue in the upper right quadrant of the image is the Colorado River in its winter tone

nor depleted by exposure to a midday sun

Anhinga Preening Greg Lawson Aluminous™ Presentation Options:Glossy Image with Hanger A Great blue heron glidesThe bright blue green eye ring of the male Anhinga is a sign of it being in breeding season. Anhingas dive into the water to fish and then spread their wings while perched in order to dry them after the dive. They thrive in watery habitats with varied salinities but given a choice seem to favor fresh water first.