Double-Crested Cormorant

The Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It occurs along inland waterways as well as in coastal areas, and is widely distributed across North America, from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska down to Florida and Mexico. Measuring 70–90 cm (28–35 in) in length, it is an all-black bird which gains a small double crest of black and white feathers in breeding season. It has a bare patch of orange-yellow facial skin. Five subspecies are recognized.

The Double-crested Cormorant is found near rivers, lakes and along the coastline. It mainly eats fish and hunts by swimming and diving. Its feathers, like those of all cormorants, are not waterproof and it must spend time drying them out after spending time in the water. Once threatened by use of DDT, the numbers of this bird have increased markedly in recent years.

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Barred Owl

Photo by Daniel Bodenstein Photo by Daniel Bodenstein

Camera		NIKON D200		Shutter:		1/60 s
Metering:		Center-Weighted Average		Aperture:		f/5.6
Lens		n.a.		ISO:		400
Image Number:		n.a.		Focal Length:		170 mm

Location : Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Blue Heron at Sunset

Jewel of the sky

Took this at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek Florida. They have a whole section called “Jewels of the sky”. Humming birds dart around you at amazing speeds.

Location: Butterfly World, Coconut Creek Florida

Difficulties : Crowds, and fast moving birds.