{"id":4368,"date":"2012-02-10T16:19:54","date_gmt":"2012-02-10T23:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=4368"},"modified":"2025-05-17T15:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T20:31:12","slug":"double-crested-cormorant-friday-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2012\/02\/10\/double-crested-cormorant-friday-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Double-crested Cormorant – Friday Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Double-crested\u00a0<\/strong>Double-crested Cormorant on the Gulf, Florida –\u00a0 Nikon D200, handheld, f7.1, 1\/500, ISO 160, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 300mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Double-crested Cormorants are the most widespread of North American cormorants where they are found in salt and freshwater habitats. Double-crested Cormorants pursue fish under the water and because of their webbed feet they can swim rapidly.<\/p>\n

They can live up to 18 years and their status is secure. I love how their dark plumage sets off their beautiful blue-green eyes and orangish colored facial skin.<\/p>\n

This Double-crested Cormorant was photographed on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico at Fort De Soto County Park in Florida.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

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

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