Have you ever wondered why Double-crested cormorants are called double-crested? During the breeding season they have crests. The crests are very evident in this photo. Kind of neat, huh?
There were lots of Blue-winged teals
And then I had quite a surprise. My first thought was that is sure a strange looking heron. Must be the light. Then I looked through the binoculars and realized the “heron” was in fact a Sandhill crane. Now one does not go to Squaw Creek in late April and expect to see a sandhill crane, but there he/she was.
I cropped the crane so it can be seen clearly. The original photo is here.
The rest of the Squaw Creek photos are here
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Wow, yes I can see the crest. Didn't know-thanks for sharing this-
Beautiful pics!
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Great photos, it looks like you had a good day birding. I especially like that cormorant.
Wow! I love the double crest that is so rarely seen! How amazing to find that sandhill crane. Perhaps it has been blown off course?
Those are some great bird pics. I like big and tall birds. And thanks for stopping by my blog. Joann
enjoyed your lovely captures of the birds...beautiful each and every one. thank you for sharing them with us ^..^
What a rich place. Thanks for sharing these.
You have some wonderful shots of the water birds. Squaw Creek looks like a great place to hang out out be ye bird or human.
Looks like you had a great day. I love Sandhills. We were driving in Northern Michigan last Fall and saw an entire field filled with them.
Your birds are pretty, but the first my is my best.
These bird shots and the shimmering water are wonderful! Your world is beautiful.
We get cormorants but not this one, which is a beauty.
Your photos are great, I so appreciate to see pictures of birds and all the details like the crests that give this bird a very attentive look. Have a nice day!
I am always impressed by your knowledge of birds. One of the ducks looks like our female mallard. The other one you called a teal. Well thanks for sharing and the information! Thanks also for your visit and have a great week!
An enviable world of waterbird.
I'd never heard, let alone seen a double crested one! Thanks for capturing and posting it.
Wonderful photos! That is neat that the cormorants have crests. And rather elegant ones at that!
Cools series! I love that cormorant.
Great shots! I really appreciate the shots of the cormorant. The last time I saw some the were just far enough away that I couldn't get a good, clear shot.
Beautiful! Looks like a great day! I haven't seen a teal in a while, would be nice to again. :) Hope you got the email I sent you. :)
I saw the crests, but didn't realize they were "temporary". Fascinating bit of information there.
That's a lovely cormorant. Great shots!
Kayleen: Wonderful photos from your world, wonderful bird photos.
Great photos! I had never seen the crest on a cormorant before your photos.
teal might interesting looking
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