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Anhinga Anhinga
By Joe Maier
Look - A creature in the lake
Is it a bird?
Is it a snake?
Swims like a bird
Looks like a snake
It is a mystery, and enigma
Oh, don’t be absurd
It is a water bird, an Anhinga
Whose swimming technique
Is somewhat unique
And causes some to mistake
Their neck for a snake
Joe Maier is a retired Pinellas County science teacher who enjoys sharing his love of nature through poetry.