Comment from suffolkbrian
Was you on a beach to get this one,only say that as you might have also got shots of cormorants on there own as well as this one,different one though and well worth taking...Brian

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2025

Hi Brian, Yes! I was standing on the beach. The only cormorants around were the ones on the pilings. I really had to zoom in to get the shot. I would have liked to zoom in on a single nest too but my camera didn't have the power to do that. They were a good distance away. I was still blown away by the amount of Cormorants on the pilings. This was only the 2nd time I'd seen a sight like this and in the same place as before. I felt so lucky to have seen it! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy

reply by suffolkbrian on 17-Jul-2025

you are welcome

Comment from Elisabetta Warner
Goodmorning
I love all the birds nesting
What a lovely picture
They are quite beautiful
It is nice they all group together
The photo is clear and detailed
Thank you for sharing
Hope this helps

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2025

Hi Elisabetta, so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review!
:o) Nancy

Comment from MKFlood
looks like a bunch of hungry birds. that is one pier i wont bring my fishing pole too..lol. nice capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of all these birds hanging around the pier is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

If you feel a bite on your line it just might be one of the parents of these guys trying to steal your fish! LOL Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
Wow. I can't believe how many birds are on that Pier. Your composition shades colors and presentation is extremely well done. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

Hi Maureen, This wasn't even the whole pier! LOL Saw this sight for the first time one year ago. I was so hoping they'd be there this year! I couldn't wait to go back and get a closer look! I think in this shot .... give or take ..... there were 32 birds. Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy

Comment from Ray Gordon
Hi Nancy. this is beautiful picture of an old dock occupied by a flock of Cormorants. These are big birds with an impressive wing span. I watch You tube and I am on a feed of land for sale in Maine, simply said beautiful all those lakes. Have a wonderful time in Maine. Ray

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

Hi Ray, I had never seen a sight like this until two years ago. Definitely wanted to stop there again and get a lot closer! Somewhere in my portfolio I have a picture with a cormorant with wings fully spread. My brother's favorite lakes up there for fishing are Meddybemps, Pocomoonshine and Boyden. If there is a boat launch anywhere up there he'll stop and fish there to, even if he doesn't have his boat. ....... I did have a fun time up there! Thanks for the great review and short vacation wishes! :o) Nancy

reply by Ray Gordon on 16-Jul-2025

I am gald you had a nice vacation. Ray

reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

Thanks Ray! :o) :o) :o)

reply by Ray Gordon on 17-Jul-2025

You are welcome, Nancy. Ray

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Hi there, what a lovely glimpse into nature's rhythm! The young cormorants must've been a lively sight, and your photo brings that coastal charm right to us. Looking forward to the osprey image too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful moments from Maine!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

Hi Sesha, They were very noisy LOL This was only the second time I've seen a nesting colony of Cormorants! I felt so lucky to experience it and capture a picture too! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy

Comment from Devonte Baker
There are a lot of these cormorants resting. Awesome photograph of these birds resting and nesting on the this pier. Awesome work, thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

Hi Devonte, I was thrilled to discover these cormorants nesting. I never experienced a sight like this until 2 years ago. So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image presented here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of that large collection of birds and their location. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well taken!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

Hi Nik, This was the only the second time I was lucky enough to see this. I'm glad you enjoyed! :o) Nancy

Comment from orchidrn
A lovely nature photograph; I've never seen this many cormorants in one place, quite an exciting sight. Unfortunately their images are not as clear as they could be.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

Hi Michele, This is only the second time I've come across a nesting colony like this! The focus looks good to me but I trust your judgement. I'm glad that despite the focus being a little off in your eyes you still enjoyed! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy

Comment from Phyllis Marconi
Thank you for sharing this image. I have never seen this type of bird before. Very good position, focus and the background colors really bring out the birds. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2025

Hi Phyllis, Cormorants hunt for fish. They sit low in the water and dive under to catch them. It's always fun trying to figure out where they'll surface. You'll often see them at ponds or lakes, standing on rocks or branches in the water, spreading their wings to dry them. They nest in a colony in trees or cliffs. These guys were at the ocean nesting on the pilings of an old pier. I'm glad you enjoyed the image Thanks for the great revie :o) Nancy