Australasian Cormorant

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Sometimes I get the opportunity to go Australia for work.... amazing place but I do have to make time for myself! Believe or not this fellow (lass?) hangs around at a public park.



Cormorant 1 by Barry Cant, on Flickr



Cormorant 2 by Barry Cant, on Flickr

Thanks for looking.

 

[gramps]

Loving the feather detail in #1

 

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Loving the feather detail in #1

Thanks, can't believe how tricky it was - too close and lacking depth of field (thought it might fly off) so was a bit rushed.for the 'portrait' shots.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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It can't be a male in mating plumage since it is not the season
so it must be the look of these guys, Barry? Have a good time
down under!

 

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It can't be a male in mating plumage since it is not the season
so it must be the look of these guys, Barry? Have a good time
down under!

Thanks Daniel - I haven't a knowledge of such things I'm afraid. Don't forget it's Autumn down there

I'm back home now, it was a good (work) trip

 

[Frogstar]

Excellent shots. It's a little pied cormorant, little shag or kawaupaka (Microcarbo melanoleucos)

 

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Excellent shots. It's a little pied cormorant, little shag or kawaupaka (Microcarbo melanoleucos)

Thanks - and also for the information.