Double-crested cormorants sit low in the water, a trait that helps distinguish them from other waterfowl. The species has seen a number of ups and downs and previously was listed as endangered in Illinois, but today enjoys healthy population numbers. (Photo credit: Steve Hillebrand/USFWS) Double-Crested Cormorants, Part 2 July 28, 2017 Last week when we
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A little creepy and a little kooky, double-crested cormorants are an increasingly common sight along the Fox River as well as assorted local ponds. Here a juvenile, identified by its lighter plumage, sunning on a warm day. Double-Crested Cormorants, Part 1 July 21, 2017 “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They’re altogether ooky…”
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