Seeing a Double-crested Cormorant floating in a pond I expected to witness him fishing. I was ready for him to dive then pop up many feet away.
He had other ideas.
He did a couple of trial flaps.
Then he took to the air leaving a splish splash behind him.
Such finicky fellas! Nice take-off series.
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Thanks, Donna!
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Wonderful series of shots, Ellen. I love the way these birds skip across the water as they take to the air.
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Thanks, Mike. You feel like you have to root for them to lift up, although I’ve never seen one not make it. 🙂
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And… action! Beautiful shots Ellen!
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Thanks, Greta!
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