Posted By: Scott Flaherty
Flightless Cormorants - 05/07/16 07:50 PM
Nikon D800, Nikon AF-S 80-400mm VR II
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador (2016)
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador (2016)
Flightless Cormorants
Posted By: James Morrissey
Re: Flightless Cormorants - 05/07/16 09:35 PM
Oh...Scott...Very - Very nice! Are they truly flightless? Cormorants are among my favorite birds.
Posted By: Scott Flaherty
Re: Flightless Cormorants - 05/07/16 09:38 PM
Yeah, they have tiny little wings that are useless for flying. But their feet have become incredibly strong. I have video of one about 20 ft under the water hunting for food. They're awesome.
Posted By: James Morrissey
Re: Flightless Cormorants - 05/07/16 09:45 PM
Go figure...they are blue eyed penguins. 
I would love to see that video. I am assuming that you took a housing under water?
James
I would love to see that video. I am assuming that you took a housing under water?James
Posted By: Scott Flaherty
Re: Flightless Cormorants - 05/07/16 10:30 PM
Actually, I just used a GoPro. I'm falling in love with that little device.
Posted By: Scott Flaherty
Re: Flightless Cormorants - 05/08/16 10:58 PM
James, here's an example of the wings on a Flightless Cormorant.
Posted By: James Morrissey
Re: Flightless Cormorants - 05/10/16 10:03 PM
Hey Scott,
Thanks! I thought I answered this...but I guess I did not.
This is so cool. You are really fortunate, Scott.
James
Thanks! I thought I answered this...but I guess I did not.
This is so cool. You are really fortunate, Scott.James