Thursday, 11 June 2009
Cormorant Feeding
Manage to take this picture a few weeks ago on my daily riverside walk. I see Cormorants almost daily on my walk so seeing one wasn't out of the ordinary. However this one when it surface had a fish. First time I have seen a Cormorant with a fish but the antics bordered on comical. It appeared to be 'juggling' the fish which I assumed was to get it in the correct position to swallow. It looked to be having a difficult time positioning the fish correctly. It was an adult bird and not a juvenile that you may expect to have some trouble. Eventually it succeeded and the fish disappeared down its throat. This is the only time I have seen a Cormorant after successfully catching a fish. I feel privileged to have witnessed this. It could be a long time, if ever, before I see this happening again.
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3 comments:
brilliant shot Jake isn't it great when you catch something just at the right moment
Sheilass
Right place Right time hey Jake, great shot!!
Jayne
Great pic Jake, must have been a wonderful sight! x
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