Cormorant in Breeding Plumage

Cormorant in stunning Winter breeding plumage, Lake Kerkini, Northern Greece. Lake Kerkini is regarded as one of the best birding sites in Europe, boasting over 300 different species. 

About the Cormorant:

“A large and conspicuous waterbird, the cormorant has an almost primitive appearance with its long neck making it appear reptilian. It is often seen standing with its wings held out to dry. Regarded by some as black, sinister and greedy, cormorants are supreme fishers which can bring them into conflict with anglers and they have been persecuted in the past. The UK holds internationally important wintering numbers.”
Read more at https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/cormorant#Wx9HGMGDtRl5PFBu.99

You can find more about the Cormorant here.