[Birdnet] Neotropic Cormorant at Lee Kay Ponds

[Pomera Fronce]

Hi Folks -

Late last evening I found an adult Neotropic Cormorant at Lee Kay Ponds.  He was huddled with about 20 Double-crested Cormorants.

Roberta and I watched the bird for a couple of hours this morning (Sunday).  Jack Binch joined us and got some photos.  The bird was quite active.  We initially found him on the big main pond.  When we left at 9:45, the bird was on the eastern most pond with 10 of his cousins and feeding alongside the pelicans.

This guy's small size certainly makes him stand out, but also watch for the white V at the base of the bill.  In fact, if you get the right view, you'll notice the white border all the way around the throat pouch and even some remnants of the white feathering found on the neck during breeding season.

And just for what it's worth, the bird kept company with the other cormorants both times I watched him vs. separating himself from the pack.

Launch this link for directions to the ponds:

http://www.utahbirds.org/counties/SiteIndex.htm

Take a scope and good luck!

Pomera

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