A Brandt's Cormorant Courtship is a photograph by Susan Wiedmann which was uploaded on October 2nd, 2017.
A Brandt's Cormorant Courtship
Photo © 2017 Susan Wiedmann. After a successful courtship, the male Brandt’s Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) selects a nesting spot and... more
Title
A Brandt's Cormorant Courtship
Artist
Susan Wiedmann
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Photo © 2017 Susan Wiedmann. After a successful courtship, the male Brandt’s Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) selects a nesting spot and brings his mate materials for it from the nearby ocean. She then proceeds to build the nest, with just a little help from him. It is their version of a human female making most of the decorating decisions.
Both parents will feed their babies, which can range from two to five chicks.
Privacy is not important for these birds, which are found along the West Coast of the United States. They nest in close proximity to other Brandt’s Cormorants, as this couple did on the rock jetty at Monterey’s Coast Guard Pier. At that location, they are often seen nesting not far from sea lions that also use the rocks to raise their young.
The brilliant blue eyes and throats of both Brandt’s Cormorants in this photo confirm it is their breeding season. When it is over the colors will fade dramatically.
All Rights Reserved. This image may NOT be duplicated in any form without written permission from Susan Wiedmann.
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October 2nd, 2017
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Comments (6)
Frank J Casella
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - SQUARE ART WORLD - Artist Group on Fine Art America / PIXELS! Thank you for sharing it!!! https://tinyurl.com/SquareArtWorld
William Tasker
Outstanding feather detail and that blue is wowzers! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
Susan Wiedmann replied:
Thank you, William! And the blue color can even be seen from a distance when they are "courting!"
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