Cormorant, Ramsey HarbourVery early followers of Ramsey Daily Photo know all about Babooshka and the family of cormorants that hang around Ramsey Harbour. These are my nemesis bird! I am constantly chasing them to shoot(I should add with a camera, not a gun!) and the results are shown here.
When I have the big camera and all the lenses, great weather conditions, they are no where to be seen. When I have the big camera, wrong lenses and poor weather conditions ie bad light of course they appear, flapping around showing off, diving for fish- a real bag of tricks and an abundance of photo opportunities. Typically I didn't have the telephoto lens, the light was oppressive and here he was messing around in Ramsey Harbour saying look at me Babooshka. Ok he was actually saying that, cormorants don't actually speak, not even Manx ones but you get my drift.
Cormorants are shore birds. I know last time I uploaded a cormorant I had lots of comments from inland dwellers and some of you from certain countries echoed they had never seen one too as they are not natural inhabitants. As the world's climate is changing and a lot of shorebirds are seeking refuge inland, while at the same stroke a lot of familiar garden birds are seeking alternative food arrangements along the beach. Have you noticed any changes with your wildlife?
Like to know more about the cormorant or see my other pics, including a young cormorant?
Click links below.
Wiki- Cormorant
Young cormorant
Babooshka and the cormorant
When I have the big camera and all the lenses, great weather conditions, they are no where to be seen. When I have the big camera, wrong lenses and poor weather conditions ie bad light of course they appear, flapping around showing off, diving for fish- a real bag of tricks and an abundance of photo opportunities. Typically I didn't have the telephoto lens, the light was oppressive and here he was messing around in Ramsey Harbour saying look at me Babooshka. Ok he was actually saying that, cormorants don't actually speak, not even Manx ones but you get my drift.
Cormorants are shore birds. I know last time I uploaded a cormorant I had lots of comments from inland dwellers and some of you from certain countries echoed they had never seen one too as they are not natural inhabitants. As the world's climate is changing and a lot of shorebirds are seeking refuge inland, while at the same stroke a lot of familiar garden birds are seeking alternative food arrangements along the beach. Have you noticed any changes with your wildlife?
Like to know more about the cormorant or see my other pics, including a young cormorant?
Click links below.
Wiki- Cormorant
Young cormorant
Babooshka and the cormorant
58 comments:
Isn't that always the way - it is a challenge taking photos of birds, but great fun too. Very nice picture - I like the cormorant's wing action and the splash of water!
GREAT picture!
We have blue herons - formidable birds. Aloha-
OH WHOA! That is fantastic! What a great action shot! Very impressive indeed!!
~Michele~
Mountain Retreat- Canada
Fantastic shot!! Very impressive!!
How do you do it?
Nemesis no more! That's a great photo! Anyone figure out why Mr. Linky is being so naughty? I haven't checked it out yet, but is it only on ABC?
Whatever, I certainly enjoy your blog!
Babooshka: Cormorants have to be the neatest bird to capture taking off. You made a neat shot.
Funny your experiences with cormorants. I have a similar problem with wild turkeys!
Wonderful action photo.
Amazing shot. The movement is almost tangible.
We have three kinds of Cormorants in Washington State: Brandt's, Pelagic, and Double Crested. The Double Crested can be seen here inland throughout North America along Rivers, Ponds, Lakes, as well as the Ocean. They often are seen even roosting in Trees.
It's cool to be able to compare and contrast the similarities between our diversifying species. Thanks for sharing.
LB,
I know this bird. Perfect capture, just perfect. Props!
Great shot! I'm impressed. You are getting better and better at capturing the cormorants. It's so hard to take good photos of birds on the move.
What a terrific shot this is!
What a great photo! And very interesting info, too.
I love that splash at his rear that you captured. Also followed your links. Found the Wiki information very interesting that they are more closely related to penguins and pelicans and not ducks and geese. Also followed the link to your friends blog and saved that for closer investigation.
great capture!!
check out my butterfly!
Great shot of the touch and take off. Very rarely one can get such shots.
It's a good shot no matter which camera. I used to watch cormorants along the Puget Sound in Bellingham, WA.
Spellbinding!
They seem similar to the anhingas we have down here in south Florida ... although we have comorants too.
Great action shot and I love how you caught that splash!
Some birds in the world are just camera-shy.
Hi!
Even with the right lens and light, it's an awesome shot! Thanks for stopping by my place. Take Care!!
Sherrie
Great capture!
Happy Sunday!
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Take care!
That is a great shot. I have taken many pics of cormorants but none like yours. They usually are just sitting around--wings out--sun drying. We have lots of them here in Puget Sound. MB
Fantastic shot, love those birds.
Well done!Yes, I agree far better to shoot with a camera than a gun:)
Well done!Yes, I agree far better to shoot with a camera than a gun:)
They see you coming and taunt you, I think.
I hope my Linky works properly tomorrow.
Great shot Babooshka !
Blues herons are beautiful...
See You later !
wow, what a great shot - you caught those cormorants in a brilliant posture!
Great post, B. Does the cormorant know he's famous?
Love the title..
I love that action shot! He looks like he's having a great time.
Hi Babs
I find birds that are black - including Blackbirds - infuriatingly difficult to get good shots of..as for action shots...well done!
D
Wonderful action shot! I enjoyed reading about the Cormorants. BJ
Fantastic shot!!!
Now I see why you have mentioned the cormorant! Anyway 'my' fish is too big for him to swallow... :-))))
Incredible photo Babooshka!
Beautifully captured! Your timing is perfect!
A marvellous capture of length, strength and energy!!
That's a great shot of a beautiful bird
Hi.
I changed my blog address:
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Thank you for changing my link (if possible).
This bird so beautiful.
What a great capture you got there and i have never seen one of these, the information is great as well. Thanks for the stop over
Sods law I suppose. Still at least you've got a photo.
Amused at your comment on the Hyde site regarding white dog poo. I've not seen any for years either. I used to have a theory that it was only white poodles that left it & that black poodles left a black deposit. Another colour you don't see now. Every other dog just leaves the usual shade of brown. If you know a poodle owner, ask them what colour their dogs calling card is. A strange subject for bloggers to talk about.
You said that I make flowers look special...you on the other hand always make action photos so alive, be it animals or humans! I wonder when I will have photos like this =D I need to get out I guess...
Have a nice week and thanks much for all your wonderful photos and interesting write ups!
I really enjoyed the photo and your post. It reminded me of my own nemesis birds!
Great capture - right place, right time.
Wow! What a great shot! :-)
that's really lovely shot and yes, i'm one of those who haven't seen a real cormorant yet. But I like your picture here as the bird is in action complete with spread wings and splashed water:)
That's a great capture. It's nice to learn more about this interesting bird.
Great action photo!
Beautiful shot of the bird!
You really caught the guy!!!... Just beautiful.
In The Lake bird to be! A Wonderful friend. Good Self look. Greetings.
That is a great shot. Just in time!!!
Stupendous shot. Loved the text, too, so expressive of your process and the circumstances that impact it. Thanks for the post!
Great action shot! I've tried to capture something similar with the great blue herons that tend to enjoy the marshlands around here, but my little point and shoot digital camera doesn't zoom in quite enough to make a good photo. This is great, though! Funny that you chase them.
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