Tag: Cormorant

Many evenings I pack my camera into a backpack, mount my bicycle and head to a nearby pond in search of birds. On a good day, I might find a tri-colored heron or a wood stork. On a great day, a roseate spoonbill might pay a visit. I am often disappointed when the only bird in residence is a cormo...

Cormorants are a regular feature along the River Wensum. I remember the first time I saw a cormorant (or shag, as they are sometimes referred to). It was standing with its wings spread out, and from a distance (without my glasses), I thought it was a bird that had encountered an oil spill. Lat...