Cormorant

The Cormorant is a large and conspicuous water bird and has an almost primitive and reptilian appearance.

Cormorants can be found all year round along the UK coastline on rocky shores, coastal lagoons and estuaries as well as increasingly inland at reservoirs, lakes and gravel pits. The UK holds internationally important wintering numbers and with its breeding concentrations at a few sites it is an Amber List species.

Date: 3rd May 2008

Location: Abberton Reservoir, Essex