{"id":129058,"date":"2024-05-26T03:02:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T08:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=129058"},"modified":"2024-05-26T03:54:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T08:54:30","slug":"neotropic-cormorant-at-hagerman-national-wildlife-refuge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/05\/26\/neotropic-cormorant-at-hagerman-national-wildlife-refuge\/","title":{"rendered":"Neotropic Cormorant At Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge"},"content":{"rendered":"

I took these Neotropic Cormorant photos at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge<\/span><\/a> in Grayson County, Texas two days ago. I was happy to see this cormorant species.<\/p>\n

\"NeotropicNeotropic Cormorant at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/1600, ISO 1250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The light was dreadful that day due to clouds. Getting to the refuge was a pain because my GPS kept sending me to an area where the roads were closed due to recent flooding, but I am glad I went anyway. I felt the need to explore this refuge, which is south of where I now live.<\/p>\n

I did see Neotropic Cormorants sporadically in Utah. Now I live where I should be able to see and photograph them year-round. I’m just a little north of their year-round range in Oklahoma, but this refuge is within that range and isn’t far away at all. Then when I factor in the effects of climate change? I’m almost certain I’ll see this species close to home year-round.<\/p>\n

\"RestingResting Neotropic Cormorant \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/800, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

This cormorant may have hatched last year; the lighter-colored speckling on the head, neck, and chest would be darker for this species in adult breeding plumage.<\/p>\n

I found this cormorant on the Wildlife Drive at the refuge, which had been closed for a bit due to the flooding. I delayed my first trip to this refuge because of the closures. There are still some roads that were closed two days ago, but I did enjoy my exploration of this new-to-me wildlife refuge immensely.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, I will be able to get back there soon when there is better light and when all of the roads are open again.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Neotropic Cormorant photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I took these Neotropic Cormorant photos at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Grayson County, Texas two days ago. 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