Snakey

An alternative name for the Australian Darter is Snakebird, because of its long flexible neck. I photographed this one today on the sandbanks of North Creek in Ballina. We called for coffee with friends who live nearby.

This webpage, among lots of interesting birdy observations, reflects on the difference between darter and cormorant
https://sarahmatheson.net/2013/07/cormorants-and-darters/