Thank you and this is in the Western Cape Province of South Arica.
That pretty bird is locally known as the Snake bird as only his neck sticks out above the water when he is swimming. And in this case he was indeed swimming.
Here is the bird's full body size.
Wow thank you I love the informative of your reply I really appreciate it, it is indeed beatiful, I didnt know about this bird fellow until now! amazing place.
My pleasure and I like to share my passion for nature.