Flightless Cormorants in Courting Mode

© G. Margaret Hennes

Flightless Cormorants in Courting Mode

Uploaded: July 24, 2018 | Entered: July 24, 2018 19:40:39

Description

Taken in 2012.These birds were courting and mimicing each others moves!
Note the stunted wings. They can no longer fly as they have all the food they need and over the years their wings have gotten shorter.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 95.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i

Comments

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 28, 2018

I saw some of these in the Galapagos Islands. A tender amorous wildlife capture. Well seen and timed, Margaret. #1712302

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic July 28, 2018

I will always remember the Galapagos! Such a magical place! #11716969

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