We all would recognize a double-crested cormorant if we saw one. Most notably, these long-necked diving birds are often seen standing on docks, jetties or stone outcroppings, spreading their wings to ...

If you look up cormorants online or in the library, you’ll find quite a bit of negativity associated with these birds. So much so that I want to start by talking about why I love cormorants. One ...

We are all familiar with the expression "like water off a duck's back." Many birds do indeed possess a coat of feathers that is repellent to rain and water immersion, but others need to dry out after ...

We often see cormorants perched low above or near water with their wings spread. The common belief, endorsed many times in birding books and publications, is that cormorants have no oil gland. All ...