Loutsy
Well-known member
I was recently in New Zealand and spotted lots of Cormorants/Shags. After returning, I spent some time trying to learn the difference (should have done this before I left!!). From my understanding, Shags are different from Cormorants and would be a tick for me.
Attached is photo taken at Pancake Rocks on Feb 12/18. My initial guess would have been a Pied Shag, but these birds have orange feet. Can't be a Great Cormorant because of the face and again the feet.
Thanks in advance for your help in ID.
Attached is photo taken at Pancake Rocks on Feb 12/18. My initial guess would have been a Pied Shag, but these birds have orange feet. Can't be a Great Cormorant because of the face and again the feet.
Thanks in advance for your help in ID.