Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
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> Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
Widespread on both fresh water or sea, They can often be seen in their characteristic perched pose with wings outstretched. In the water, most of their body is submerged. They catch fish in a long dive and bring their bigger catch to the surface to eat.
More info on these pages "Cormorant pdf" and "Paxton-pits"
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13 Nov 2011 Cormorant in the Hermitage Stream estuary.
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