Still something special about these birds, as if we should not be seeing them as often as we do and should only be able to see them at the sea side...Great shots Roy... Amanda..
Hey Roy... Great shot's of the Cormorant!! I always thing of prehistoric birds when I see them!! There used to be a lot of them on the river here, but they seemed to disappear!! Maybe the lack of fish, I don't know, but I loved to watch them with there wings spread drying in the sun!! I remember being amazed when I found out that there feathers don't have oils like other water birds !!
Thanks GG. They have moved in land in England and fish lakes and rivers. There is small colony in the Parkland that I walk, which is where this one comes from.
Looking to the left, looking to the right, where are you all? :) Great photos, Roy. May I ask how close to or far from the bird you were without making it disturbed by your presence?
oh that's really interesting to learn Roy, about the white patches; I hadn't seen that before, or heard about it. Great photos
ReplyDeleteStill something special about these birds, as if we should not be seeing them as often as we do and should only be able to see them at the sea side...Great shots Roy...
ReplyDeleteAmanda..
Thanks Amanda, yes they are a bit prehistoric looking.
DeleteJe hebt de aalscholver wel heel mooi in beeld,super.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bas.
DeleteDidn't realize they had green eyes. Nice series.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wilma, yes I nickname them the green eyed monster.{:))
DeleteWhat a handsome fella?...... no!...the Cormorant!!
ReplyDeleteCracking set of images Roy...[;o)
Thanks Trevor.{:))
DeleteI love watching the birds preen and show off. Makes this big bird look very beautiful! You took some wonderful photos of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary.
DeleteI should try to get closer to these guys! Beutiful shots, Roy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison.
DeleteHey Roy... Great shot's of the Cormorant!! I always thing of prehistoric birds when I see them!!
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a lot of them on the river here, but they seemed to disappear!! Maybe the lack of fish, I don't know, but I loved to watch them with there wings spread drying in the sun!! I remember being amazed when I found out that there feathers don't have oils like other water birds !!
Grace
Thanks GG. They have moved in land in England and fish lakes and rivers.
DeleteThere is small colony in the Parkland that I walk, which is where this one comes from.
Wow, Roy! that is quite the big guy!
ReplyDeleteThank Kathie, yes he is at his best I think.
DeleteBeautiful colors. Light is often so grey around our waters that you can't see their beauty as clearly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura, the sun was in the right place for these shots.{:))
Deletenice series of shots Roy. enjoyed the tufty as well
ReplyDeleteThis looks like our Great Cormorant. We can not get close to them.
ReplyDeleteThis one was on a pontoon at the edge of the water. Had I taken another step he would have flown.
DeleteHello Roy
ReplyDeleteMAGNIFIQUE portraits !!!!!
BRAVO :)
Thanks Nathalie.{:))
DeleteLooking to the left, looking to the right, where are you all? :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Roy. May I ask how close to or far from the bird you were without making it disturbed by your presence?
Thanks Petra.
DeleteI was about 75 metres away.
Truly a fantastic blog Cormorant.
ReplyDeleteNice and clear pictures and also the beautiful details in the dark plumage is good to see. All top!