Double crested cormorant

Description:

The Double-crested Cormorant is found near rivers, lakes and along the coastline. It mainly eats fish and hunts by swimming and diving. Its feathers, like those of all cormorants, are not waterproof and it must spend time drying them out after spending time in the water. Once threatened by use of DDT, the numbers of this bird have increased markedly in recent years.

Habitat:

Wakodahatchee wetlands, FL

Notes:

This guy was enjoying a nap on the rail of the boardwalk & didn't seem in the least bothered even when I was standing just 2 feet from him!