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Double Crested Cormorant flipping a catfish so it can swallow it. Taken at Jordan Lake in Moncure, North Carolina

The gangly Double-crested Cormorant is a prehistoric-looking, matte-black fishing bird with yellow-orange facial skin. Though they look like a combination of a goose and a loon, they are relatives of frigatebirds and boobies and are a common sight around fresh and salt water across North America—perhaps attracting the most attention when they stand on docks, rocky islands, and channel markers, their wings spread out to dry. These solid, heavy-boned birds are experts at diving to catch small fish.

Look near lakes and coastlines for perched black waterbirds, smaller and with shorter legs than a heron, and a distinctive S-shaped crook in their neck. On the water they sit low, with the head and bill usually tilted slightly upward. You may also see them holding their wings spread-eagled and sunning themselves. Flocks of cormorants fly in irregularly shaped lines...

Hello, my name is Chad Meyer. I started my photography journey in 2018 after visiting many of the beautiful parks and mountains that North Carolina has. I settled in to Raleigh, North Carolina and started with mostly nature photography and then transitioned into wildlife photography as well. I hope you enjoy the nature and wildlife moments I capture. I am now located in Pfafftown NC I aim for unique views and pictures that tell a story