I love how cormorants spread their wings in the sun to dry them off. It makes them look rather regal, don't you think?
I spotted this fellow at the Japanese Friendship Garden. You wouldn't think there would be any of these water birds in the desert but there are several colonies of them around the valley where there are large water sources. I wouldn't say that the little lake at the friendship garden was of a size to appeal to these birds so I'm guessing this fellow was just making a visit to check out the fish stock.
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Yes that looks majestic!
Cormorant I think? They have an amazing range.
Seen them along the Thames here they steal the fish
Cormorants are not my favourite birds, but I have to admit you captured them well, they look regal indeed.
I guess the fact that they're in Arizona proves how adaptable they are! I don't understand why they have to dry their wings. Seems like a liability for a waterbird.
It is a strange habit. I wonder if any other birds do that!
He's really enjoying the sun.
They do look grand.
I love watching them dry their wings too.
I first saw these birds at a wildlife refuge in Florida. I had no idea they'd made it to Arizona's desert regions. They are curious.
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