Antarctic Shag

© Cindy Koller

Antarctic Shag

Uploaded: May 04, 2015 20:01:28 | Entered: May 04, 2015 20:11:15

Description

This bird is actually a member of the cormorant family, but it lives primarily between the Falklands and Antarctic Islands, but avoids the snow and ice. They nest in large colonies on rocky cliffs. Yes, they keep that blue eye and orange brow all the time.

Comments

Jeff Sielski May 05, 2015

Beautiful capture Cindy! #1616750

Cindy Koller May 05, 2015

Thanks Jeff. It's one rather unusual bird! #11296873

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