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Published: 2010-04-20 23:33:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 771; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 30
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The cormorants are passing through. This time of year, they show full breeding plumage along with the crests above their eyes. This shot was taken from a distance and cropped quite a bit.Double-crested Cormorant (breeding adult)
Colonial Park, Somerset, New Jersey
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
© Melissa Mancuso Penta // All Rights Reserved
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Comments: 19
vinsky2002 [2010-05-05 03:40:17 +0000 UTC]
... ... very nice ... looks like a princess ...
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Mogrianne [2010-05-04 20:21:56 +0000 UTC]
Nice one I have never seen a crest - now I will look for it.
M
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mydigitalmind In reply to Mogrianne [2010-05-04 22:13:25 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! This was the first time I've seen the crest.
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Mogrianne In reply to mydigitalmind [2010-05-04 22:26:11 +0000 UTC]
Well they are a cautious bird
you are welcome
M
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mydigitalmind In reply to Bright-Spot-Photo [2010-05-04 22:13:07 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. They are quite fun to watch!
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