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It was almost too hot out yesterday to be lugging my camera around but since I was in the area I decided to pop into the park to check on the Cormorants. They have a particular tree above the creek where they've always hung out. I managed to spot three of them with open beaks quivering constantly but it was something I hadn't seen before. On checking further I found out that it is called the ‘gular flutter’ and it's what Cormorants, Herons and Great Horned Owls do to beat the heat.
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Good one on that in the tree good shot of him
Very interesting story. This is a great pic to visualize your comments and it is the sign of a good photographer to know their subjects so well as you do here by knowing their favorite location.
Splendid capture Heather. The image portrays your fact nicely. I always appreciate learning the habits of the wildlife being photographed. Nicely composed and I really like how one branch curves and flows along the head of the cormorant and the same branch curves in the opposite direction of the cormorant’s chest subtly framing the bird.
Love that beautyful shot with cormorant composed with green trees. Color and details are great. Super that you did the shot on purpose to show their quivering habit. Interesting palm feet details and that very special looking tail. Well done Heather.