Sandstorm Cormorant
by Fon Denton
Title
Sandstorm Cormorant
Artist
Fon Denton
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Print
Description
Cormorants are common all over the coast of North Carolina, and variants of the species are found nearly all over the world. This one, prominent on the Outer Banks, is known as the Double-crested Cormorant, noted by the yellow-orange facial skin, and the sharply curved beak. They also have bluish eyes, though this one has it's nictitating membrane closed. The double-crest is only prominent in breeding season. This poor guy was huddled against the blowing sand on a very windy day on the beach. Winds at nearly 30 knots were blowing sand so hard that it stung my skin. I was fortunate to be sheltered somewhat by my Jeep, as I crouched down by the tire, to get this low perspective.
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March 24th, 2020
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Comments (81)
Fon Denton
Thanks very much for the August 9, 2020 feature in the FAA group "Your Very Best Photography"!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #14 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Constance Lowery
this is just a cool shot. L/F and nominated for special feature in the 1000 Views group.
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