Cormorant Drying Wings on Weathered Wooden Post

Cormorant Drying Wings on Weathered Wooden Post

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:28:33 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands

A double-crested cormorant is captured in its characteristic wing-drying posture, perched on top of a weathered wooden post. The bird displays its dark plumage with lighter brown tones on the chest and neck, with its wings spread wide against a clear, vibrant blue sky. The photograph was taken at the Yolo Bypass Wetlands, a known birding location in California. The simple composition emphasizes the bird's distinctive silhouette and behavior, with minimal background distractions. A portion of another bird is visible in the lower right corner of the frame.

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