Tag: Pied Cormorant

Little Pied Cormorant

Over the Summer months, we often have Cormorants fishing in our dam – this week it has been the Little Pied Cormorant.  Previously, I’ve photographed a Darter, and a  Great Cormorant, but for some reason, the Little Pied Cormorant has not been added to my A – Z Species list  even though I am sure I have … Continue reading Little Pied Cormorant

Surprising a Drying Darter

On this day, I was walking, deep in thought, when a harsh call snapped me back to reality.  I had come face to face with a bird that I thought was a cormorant.  I’m not sure which of us was most surprised. I’m so glad I had my camera with me, so I could photograph the … Continue reading Surprising a Drying Darter

An Assortment of Cormorants

We have cormorants drop in to fish in the dam every now and again.   Mostly, they come on their own, but sometimes they bring a friend or two.  In the months leading up to Christmas, I was much more drawn to the herons, ducks, and more exotic species of bird, paying little attention to the … Continue reading An Assortment of Cormorants

Jetty Buddies: Pied Cormorant and White Faced Heron

I was fascinated to see two very different water birds sitting side by side on the jetty.  A wader, the White Faced Heron has long yellow legs and a long sharp beak.  It’s feathers are fluffy as they are not immersed in the water when the bird fishes. In contrast, the Pied Cormorant has short … Continue reading Jetty Buddies: Pied Cormorant and White Faced Heron