I spent a great afternoon with these imperial shags, also known as imperial cormorants, on the southern tip of Sea Lion Island, which is itself one of the most southerly islands of the Falkland Islands. I had hiked the length of the small island when I came across the colony and it really felt like I had reached the end of the earth. The shags were in the process of nest building and were flying out to sea to collect kelp before returning to their nests. They looked like they had colorful red and orange beards as they came back with beaks full of kelp. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/7.1 at 1/1000th of a second
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I spent a great afternoon with these imperial shags, also known as imperial cormorants, on the southern tip of Sea Lion Island, which is itself one of the most southerly islands of the Falkland Islands. I had hiked the length of the small island when I came across the colony and it really felt like I had reached the end of the earth. The shags were in the process of nest building and were flying out to sea to collect kelp before returning to their nests. They looked like they had colorful red and orange beards as they came back with beaks full of kelp.
—– Cormorants oblige
—– To use imperiously
—– Seas bounty to roost .
Amazing how most of the bird’s colors are reflected in the background! Just lovely!
Great shot, Sean! You captured this gorgeous bird at the right moment. The colors in this image are captivating! Thanks for sharing.
great pic, great color,the young must have soft bed, made for them, but sure must sink.?