I took advantage of a two-hour break in Storm Erik’s passage early afternoon to do a quick circuit of the Ely embankment, just in case the storm had driven in any unusual birds. Apart from a lot of Black-headed gulls and Coots taking advantage of the shelter afforded by Penarth’s cliffs and three Redshanks enjoying a companionable snooze, it was fairly quiet. But I did find this gorgeous Cormorant perched on a pontoon in the marina, drying its wings. They’re so often thought of as black-and-white birds but just look at how colourful its facial markings are.
39/365 Who’s black-and-white?
08 Friday Feb 2019
Posted 365DaysWildin2019, birds, nature, winter
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Beautiful! Cormorants get a bad rap here, frequently ‘culled’ as a nuisance.
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That happens in some places here too. Fishermen particularly don’t like them, thinking they steal their fish. Personally, I think the birds are more important than a fisherman’s catch.
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I have to agree.
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I have never before had the chance to see one close up – arent they fabulous? Thank you.
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Yes, beautiful … and you’re very welcome. 🙂
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