Cormorant

Just north of Auckland is a marine sanctuary at Leigh. The cormorants love to live here - why wouldn't they?
They have neat blue eyes.

[Maggiemae]

They are protected but do they know that! I think they just survive a lot better! This is a great photo! fav

[Sgt. Pepper]

Excellent - fav.

[julia]

Great profile shot.. the feathers really show up great detail... beautiful shot.. fav

[Jo Matthews]

Fantastic shot, great detail.

[Dianne]

@maggiemae @sgtpepper @julzmaioro @dora2 Thanks - I think he was too full of fish to fly away!

[Mariana Visser]

excellent capture

[Babs]

Wow, amazing detail what a great shot.

[Lisa Poland]

Gorgeous!

[Rosie Kind]

Wonderful shot - Fav

[Rica]

I remember those birds! The first time I saw one of them I thought it'd be a penguin :D
Great shot! So crisp and clear.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Beautifully captured -- fav

[Issi Bannerman]

Super detailed close up of the cormorant. Nice.

[Rosie Kerr]

Super details, especially in the feathers. Nice shot.

[Peter]

Stunning detail, colour and framing Dianne, Fav:)

[Joyce]

Great detailed close up Dianne

[Margaret Brown]

Love the detail and especially those blue eyes!

[Corrie]

Lovely bird and so well taken!

[Jax]

lovely

[Christine Webb]

Fab fav and following

[Valerie Chesney]

Beautiful capture.

[Tony]

Fantastic capture.

[Margo]

Nice capture A fav

[Irene]

Great shot,the blue eye really stands out. Fav

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful shot of this beautiful bird. Fav.