Double-crested Cormorants
They don't like bread, so they are a little less into people at the duck pond. But fish like bread, and cormorants like fish. So they will often follow people around at a comfortable distance, then dive underwater for long periods to eat the fish attracted to the scraps the ducks and gulls miss.
March 14, 2010, 4:30 p.m. with the Canon PowerShot. Identified in the Introduction to Birds of SoCal field guide, I think.
Hi Charlie, just writing to say that this is an awesome blog. There are so many cool species of birds living right in the metro LA area, and it's fun to take a closer look at them.
ReplyDeleteAnd OK, but every time I see a double-crested cormorant, I am reminded of a little speech my brother gave while we were on a family sailing trip in the Chesapeake Bay during high school:
"Note the double-breasted cormorant. A prehistoric bird, known for its snakelike neck."
Man, did he get teased for that.
Thanks, Alexa! I really appreciate the kind words.
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