Double-Crested Cormorant - Jenny and Brendan See Birds

Spotted this goofy bird diving and bathing at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Northeastern Illinois. Dove and then spent some time drying its wings.

double-crested cormorant drying its wings — Double-crested Cormorant, 9 June 24, Hidden Lake Forest Preserve, IL

Large black bird sits in shallow water, its wings spread wide in the sunshine — Double-crested Cormorant; Swan Falls Dam, Ada, ID; 29 August 2024

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