A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Phalacrocorax auritus
Medium cormorant with iridescent black body and orange throat pouch. Western birds have white feather tufts over each eye in early summer. Pale bill is long and hooked. Black legs and feet. Feeds on fish, amphibians and crustaceans. Strong direct flight, soars on thermals.
Containment Pond
Little Blue Heron in the background.
Spotted on Apr 7, 2012
Submitted on Apr 20, 2012
5 Comments
Thanks guys.
I like the Little Blue Heron in the background. He is the odd one out and he is looking in the opposite direction. Neat photo composition.
Beautiful, love how you can see their emerald green eyes. Nice spot and photo
Thanks
nice photo!