Double-Crested Cormorant Silhouetted on Weathered Wooden Post
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:27:45 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This dramatic silhouette photograph captures a double-crested cormorant perched atop a weathered wooden post, its wings partially spread in a characteristic drying pose. The bird is photographed from below against a clear blue sky during what appears to be late afternoon or early evening, creating strong backlighting that emphasizes the bird's distinctive profile. The warm orange glow on the bird's bill and neck contrasts beautifully with the dark silhouette of its body. The textured, vertical grain of the weathered post adds compositional interest to the lower portion of the frame.
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