That Goldfinch was a knockout. We get them down in Texas during the winter, but they have molted into a very dull plumage by then and we seldom see these bright ones.
There are several species of Cormorants. Some utilize fresh water, some seawater, and some both. They are terrific fish catchers. This is the type of bird that has been domesticated to catch fish in Japan and China.
Isn't that Goldfinch pretty? And I love the Cormorant -- it looks quite big. Aren't they sea birds? Or am I thinking of the wrong bird?
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ReplyDeleteThat Goldfinch was a knockout. We get them down in Texas during the winter, but they have molted into a very dull plumage by then and we seldom see these bright ones.
There are several species of Cormorants. Some utilize fresh water, some seawater, and some both. They are terrific fish catchers. This is the type of bird that has been domesticated to catch fish in Japan and China.
Mark
Oh, right, I've seen them tied to the side of a boat in China and they fish for the fishermen!
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