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Pelagic Cormorant
jmorlan

Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus)

A bit of a misnomer as this species is usually seen close to shore. Unlike most birds, cormorants have wettable feathers increasing their specific gravity and enabling them to more easily pursue prey underwater. Here is a video: https://youtu.be/mVyImbEjgcs
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Location
Half Moon Bay, California, USA
Date taken
30 August 2020
Scientific name
Phalacrocorax pelagicus
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
KC Foggin
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A great image and info on this Pelagic Cormorant Joe and beautifully captured guy!
 
delia todd
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That's a grand picture you've take of this cormie Joe.

Excellent work lad - very well done.
 

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