I thought these birds were cormorants, but questioned the coloring of the one. They are a pair of Anhinga - a bird I'd never heard of before. Do wish I could have been closer - water between us though! Posting early as I took these yesterday. Thank you for your thoughts yesterday with the emphasis on the happy memories - that's what I'll remember :)
I would have thought cormorants too - you are in good company! What fascinating birds. Sounds like some tough moments for you this weekend - sending lots of love from my little corner of England and hoping your happy memories sustain you.