A few weeks ago a young cormorant took up temporary residence at our local village pond. It vanished after two or three weeks, but early this morning in the autumnal mist and drizzle, I caught a glimpse of a familiar shape on the pond. The light was dire and within a few moments of this shot the cormorant took off and disappeared into the distance over the fields.
The weather had cleared by lunchtime, and after a brief circuit of the pond I spotted the cormorant again, perched on one of the posts which are sited near the central island. 
He wasn't going anywhere quickly (or slowly for that matter), though he did strech his wings…
…and he did almost fall off his perch.
He ignored the passing ducks…
peered into the depths…
and plucked some downy feathers.
The lone vigil continues…
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
gdare
22 Sep 2011Does that pond have fish? Probably because he won`t hang around for too long if there is nothing to snack :chef:
Words
22 Sep 2011Darko, oh yes it has fish, though not as many as it used to have 😀
Words
22 Sep 2011Erwin, thanks. I got some better ones today in the morning sunshine. They'll be up later.
SittingFox
30 Sep 2011I've figured out why they look so primeval. It's the neck – it's so…snakelike :eyes:
Words
1 Oct 2011Adele, yikes! But yes I see what you mean.. not just the length but the way it twists and curves.
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Supper Pict…..:up:
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Thanks ….