[snaphappy]

Hello everyone

Could someone please help me identify this bird. It was taken by a river in England and my Granddaughter would like to know what it is. The closest I have found is a Cormorant, but not all the markings are the same.

With best regards
Jane

[Pegger3D]

Hello everyone

Could someone please help me identify this bird. It was taken by a river in England and my Granddaughter would like to know what it is. The closest I have found is a Cormorant, but not all the markings are the same.

With best regards
Jane

Hi Jane,

I'm no bird expert, but the feet and yellow patch both say Cormorant to me.

[EnglishBob]

Yep, Cormorant, there are several varieties and colour variations.

[kNox]

Agreed. The picture on Wikipedia removes any doubt: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cormorant#/...erry_3.jpg

[Plantsman]

I agree, most definitely a Cormorant. The only bird that the Cormorant is similar to is the European Shag.

[snaphappy]

Thanks everyone. I thought it might be from that family but wasn't sure.

Regards
Jane

[Freeman]

Juvenile or first year cormorant judging by the white front...Nice picture! Well spotted! Cheers...Jeff

[Paul Stewart]

Have a look here;http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/c/cormorant/index.aspx