Little Black Cormorant
Centenary Lakes, October 2019.
My favourite place to view these birds is Centenary Lakes right in the middle of Cairns. They make no noise other than croaking and ticking when fishing together.
Centenary Lakes, June 2020.
Both male and females have emerald green eyes. The white flecks on the head and neck that you see mean that this bird is breeding. This photo was taken in June but according to my book the breeding season is September to May.
Hastie’s Swamp , July 2022
Swimming and diving is how these birds hunt for fish, crustaceans, and aquatic insects.
Hastie’s Swamp , July 2022
They work together to corral schools of fish and feed. They can swim a long distance under water so you never know where they will come up.
Centenary Lakes, June 2020.
At the Lakes you often see them in pairs. The water lilies when present make a beautiful backdrop to watch any birds there.
Hastie’s Swamp , July 2022
When the birds fly in large groups they do so in a v-shaped formation. This bird was coming in solo to the Lakes in the rain.
Centenary Lakes, June 2020.