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Phalacrocorax auritus
large bulky cormorant, flies with bent neck, orange,gold gular patch all year round, winter adult does not show the whispy white crest on the sides of the head.
common and widespread, found along coasts, lakes and rivers. breeds on the coast and in the interior.
Interior populations have increased over the last decades. These 3 were quietly enjoying their roost until some rowers came along and scared them off.
Spotted on Jan 24, 2013
Submitted on Jan 30, 2013
2 Comments
Yes, I love to watch them run on the water to take off!
Nice series birdlady6000!. They run on the water to fly.