Friday, July 23, 2021

Spread Your Wings

 


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.

10 comments:

biebkriebels said...

Yes that looks majestic!

Travel said...

Cormorant I think? They have an amazing range.

Billy Blue Eyes said...

Seen them along the Thames here they steal the fish

Catarina said...

Cormorants are not my favourite birds, but I have to admit you captured them well, they look regal indeed.

Steve Reed said...

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.

RedPat said...

It is a strange habit. I wonder if any other birds do that!

Amy said...

He's really enjoying the sun.

William Kendall said...

They do look grand.

Gemel said...

I love watching them dry their wings too.

Catalyst said...

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.