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The Cormorant, Hated by anyone who owns a fishery or goes fishing, so treated by many as a pest. But its also a very sleak and beautifull bird. This one was proud to pose down at stover country park.
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Latin name
Phalacrocorax carbo
Family
Cormorants and shags (Phalacrocoracidae)
Overview
A large and conspicuous waterbird, the cormorant has an almost primitive appearance with its long neck making it appear almost reptilian. It is often seen standing with its wings held out to dry. Regarded by some as black, sinister and greedy, cormorants are supreme fishers which can bring them into conflict with anglers and they have been persecuted in the past. The UK holds internationally important wintering numbers and with its breeding concentrations at a few sites it is an Amber List species.
Where to see them
Found around the UK coastline on rocky shores, coastal lagoons and estuaries, it is increasingly being seen inland at reservoirs, lakes and gravel pits.
When to see them
All year round.
What they eat
Fish
Estimated numbers
Europe UK breeding* UK wintering* UK passage*
- 9,018 pairs 24,200 birds -
* UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn. |
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lovely view of this bird and perfect pose. try metering for the bird and background and aim for a exposure in between. the bird is underexposed and so loses vital detail. see treknature for ideas in wildlife.
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